Principal Software Engineer

Be part of a dynamic engineering team developing vision systems and related software for industrial processes in the converting industry and beyond., * Develop production-quality software that operates in environments requiring high reliability and a long up-time

• Leverage the latest in technology and coding tools to quickly iterate and evaluate concepts
• Interact with other team members to brainstorm ideas, develop solutions, and review and test code
• Mentor and train other team members in technical areas as required
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, sales, manufacturing, and other key stakeholders to develop and document product requirements
• Contribute innovative ideas and sound technical judgment to new product design and development
• Test and debug software to isolate defects
• Collaborate within a global team of engineers from North America and Europe
• Support field teams with technical assistance
• Interact with customers to understand issues and needs
• Occasional travel to customer sites may be needed to directly understand customer needs and/or troubleshoot issues
• Maintain awareness of the latest relevant technology, gaining experience as appropriate

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field; other degrees considered with appropriate work experience
• Minimum of five years of professional work experience as a Software Engineer or a similar position
• Competency in C, C++, C#, Python, and tools like OpenCV, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
• Experience with data and image analysis using conventional and AI algorithms
• Understanding of cameras, sensors, lighting, and interface protocols
• Experience with AI-assisted software development
• Experience using Git or similar source control
• Experience using UX best practices to develop intuitive user interfaces
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills within the technical domain
• Understanding of software design patterns and SOLID principles
• Understanding of basic database (SQL) operations and concepts
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively under deadlines with minimum supervision

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies - Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world., BW Converting