Software Engineer - Manufacturing Test Systems
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Job description
Kfore's engineering technology client is seeking a Mid- to Senior-Level Software Engineer to join their growing team in Orem, TX. This is a direct search working closely with the hiring manager. Summary: In this role, you will design and maintain automated manufacturing test software used to validate hardware and firmware against strict quality standards. The work sits at the intersection of software, hardware, and manufacturing. Responsibilities:
- Develop Python-based automated test systems for production configuration, calibration, and validation
- Build software that interfaces with sensors, actuators, and data acquisition equipment
- Create and maintain manufacturing dashboards and reporting (Grafana, Matplotlib)
- Maintain test infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
- Write and optimize SQL queries for test data storage and analysis
- Manage cloud storage for large manufacturing data sets
- Partner with operations, hardware, and software teams to ensure test coverage and manufacturability
- Troubleshoot failures and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 4-8+ years of software engineering experience, ideally in manufacturing or production environments
- Strong Python expertise
- Experience with automated test frameworks
- Proficiency in Linux environments, including services, device interfacing, and shell scripting
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Ability to debug issues across software, hardware, and networking
About You:
- Systems thinker comfortable operating across disciplines
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and reliability
- Confident supporting production environments where test automation impacts product quality
Preferred Skills:
- Manufacturing or production test experience
- Sensor-based or instrumentation-heavy systems
- IaC, Docker/Kubernetes, and AWS or Azure exposure
- Strong analytical background (vector math, Fourier transforms)
Benefits & conditions
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
