Lead Software Engineer

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.

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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

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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