Senior Software Engineer

The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated test software, reporting, and database solutions that support production and engineering test systems. This role focuses on scalable manufacturing test systems, software validation, and test automation to enable reliable product development and high-quality manufacturing operations., * Design, develop, and maintain automated test software for production and engineering environments.

• Create and support manufacturing test fixtures and automated verification systems to ensure accurate and repeatable testing.
• Develop reporting and database solutions to capture, store, and analyze test data from production and engineering test systems.
• Commission and validate new test stands, confirming safety, functionality, and readiness for production use.
• Support new product development by building test automation frameworks, performing functional testing, and participating in design validation activities.
• Troubleshoot issues with test systems, fixtures, and software to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Apply systems development life cycle principles to the design, implementation, validation, and maintenance of automated test solutions.
• Perform electrical testing and verification of products and systems in manufacturing test environments.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQ systems, and signal generators to develop, validate, and debug test solutions.
• Collaborate closely with a broader, inclusive technical team to integrate test systems with production processes and engineering workflows.
• Design safety-related test fixtures and production test solutions that comply with electrical safety and operational best practices.
• Document test system designs, testing processes, and technical results in a clear and organized manner for cross-functional use.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test automation, data reporting, and manufacturing test strategies to support a growing operation., This role operates in a dynamic engineering and manufacturing test environment that uses advanced equipment and modern automation technologies. You will work with automated test stands, manufacturing test fixtures, NI TestStand, LabVIEW, Python, SQL databases, and a variety of lab instruments including oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQ systems, and signal generators. The position supports a site experiencing significant growth, with a strong backlog of business and ongoing new product development. You will collaborate closely with an inclusive technical team that values transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement. The work environment offers access to comprehensive benefits, including retirement plans, paid time off, vacation, and holiday pay, and provides opportunities to work on challenging, cutting-edge test and measurement solutions in a professional setting.

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At least 7 years, * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in automated test system development or related engineering roles.
• Strong experience developing automated test software and fixtures for production and engineering environments.
• Proficiency with NI TestStand for managing and executing automated test sequences.
• Advanced experience with LabVIEW for building and maintaining test applications and interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with Python for scripting, automation, and data processing in test environments.
• Experience working with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL for test data storage and reporting.
• Solid understanding of electrical circuits, test automation principles, and manufacturing test environments.
• Experience performing electrical testing and verification, including working with power electronics and electrical power systems.
• Proficiency using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, DAQ systems, and signal generators.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing issues in hardware, software, and integrated test systems.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and document technical work clearly.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities in complex engineering and manufacturing test scenarios., * Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of power electronics and electrical power systems is preferred.
• Experience with commercial and industrial power systems, including 480VAC and 3-phase configurations, is preferred.
• Background in analog and digital circuit design for precision measurement systems is preferred.
• Experience designing safety-related test fixtures and production test solutions is preferred.
• Familiarity with the full systems development life cycle for test software and automation projects.
• Experience with commissioning and validating new test stands for safety, functionality, and production readiness.
• Ability to work effectively within a broader, inclusive technical team and support a rapidly growing operation., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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