Machine Control Software Engineer - # 26-28912

Develop, enhance, and support software solutions for automated laboratory and industrial systems. Design and implement software that integrates instrumentation, machine vision, data acquisition, and enterprise data systems to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability of research and operational processes. Works across multidisciplinary teams to deliver software and automation solutions supporting research, testing, and operational workflows. Manager looking for: Software development, Industrial automation, Instrument integration, Imaging systems, and Laboratory systems Don’t send over: General software developers, junior automation engineers, or candidates lacking robotics/machine vision experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for engineering and laboratory systems.
• Develop applications using C#, MATLAB, Python, or related technologies.
• Develop integration and processing software for instrumentation, sensors, automation systems, databases, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot software and system integration issues.
• Develop technical documentation, software specifications, and user guides.
• Follow software-engineering best practices, including version control, unit testing, code reviews, change management, and release/deployment processes., * Engineering Capability Hub engineers and technicians
• Seed Production Innovation teams
• Product Supply personnel
• External contractors, Suppliers, and equipment vendors as applicable

Skillset:

• C#, MATLAB, Python, or similar languages
• Automation, Industrial, Scientific, Engineering systems
• Hardware systems, Instrumentation, Sensors, Machine vision, robotics, or industrial control platforms

Software Engineering, Operations Processes, Instrumentation, Software Administration, Cross-Functional, Quality Management, Industrial Design, Automation Systems, Operations Research, Software Design, * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• At least 3 years of full-time professional experience developing software for automation, industrial, scientific, IT, or engineering systems.
• Strong programming skills in C# and the .NET ecosystem (such as .NET Framework, .NET, WPF, WinForms, or relevant application frameworks); C#, MATLAB, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience integrating software with hardware systems, instrumentation, sensors, machine vision, robotics, or industrial control platforms.
• Experience with version control, software testing, and modern software engineering practices.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at St. Louis, Missouri research facilities., * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.