Lead Software Engineer
Muhlbauer

Job Info

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Newport News, VA

Muhlbauer, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Lead Software Engineer at its Newport News, Virginia location to support its Software Engineering Department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Automation software development and testing
  
• Design of machine control systems according to CE & local authoritative safety requirements
  
• Preparation of software for serial lot assembly, customer upgrades as well as specific customer new machines
  
• Identifying deficiencies/weaknesses (with supporting data & calculations) in software processes and developing improvements
  
• Meeting with business management, Sales, Assembly, internal R&D members, Procurement, and suppliers to discuss product ideas
  
• Redesigning of products to enhance equipment functionality/application, reduce lead-time, due to product end of life (obsolete) or reduce cost
  
• Creating design projects and specifications sheets including test instructions for new processes/parts implemented
  
• Presenting product designs/prototypes to management, Sales, or customer
  
• Overseeing the engineering of product prototypes
  
• Development and distribution of Engineering Change Notice (ECN) to all relevant departments or personnel
  
• Resolving product/equipment issues both internally (Assembly, Service, Carrier Tape Production & plant support) and externally (Customer) either by remote or physical support
  
• Conducting and documenting training to personnel from Assembly, Training Center, Service, Carrier Tape Production, Sales, or customers
  
• Collaborating with Project Managers for proper allocations and tracking resources for on-time completion of tasks/projects/evaluations
  
• Act as internal project manager for development/evaluation projects when and if assigned to
  
• Preparing documents on critical analysis and providing solutions for corrective/preventive actions
  
• Support selection and purchasing of items, technical support for sourcing of parts, e.g. clarifying questions and specifications with suppliers
  

Job Requirements, Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related subject
  
• 3 to 5 years in Automation Software Development and Testing (with Programming languages: C, C++, C#, Assembly)
  
• Knowledge of and experience with Operating systems: Windows, MS-DOS, real-time operating systems, and embedded environment experience would be an added advantage
  
• Knowledge of automation machinery concepts, closed-loop control, driving techniques, or microelectronics
  

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
  
• Employer-paid medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans for employees
  
• 11 paid holidays plus vacation time
  
• FSA, EAP, and Group Term Life Insurance
  
• Travel and Accident Insurance option
  

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