Software Automation Engineer

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States; typically performed in a traditional office environment or remotely as needed.

Annual base salary: $78,100–$116,200, plus potential discretionary or non-discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops microplate test kits, microfluidic assay cartridges, and other diagnostic products.

What you will do

• Design and develop controls and software for manufacturing and R&D equipment.
• Maintain and update existing automation software.
• Configure, validate, and troubleshoot automation hardware and software.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance on new product development and manufacturing capability improvements.
• Write requirements, design specifications, release notes, work instructions, and other technical documentation.
• Participate in design, code, and milestone reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline preferred; additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• At least one year of large-scale software design experience is required. Without a relevant degree, at least three years of automation equipment software development and related experience is required.
• At least one year of programming experience with C#/.NET or another object-oriented language such as Java or C++ is required. Alternatively, at least one year of PLC programming experience with Ladder Logic or Structured Text is required.
• Working knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong programming fundamentals, analytical ability, and logical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity, collaboration, proactivity, self-motivation, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a demanding environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information, use necessary equipment, and move about the office.

Nice to have

• Experience with industrial robots, motors, controllers, and digital or analog sensors.
• Experience with data structures, communication protocols, GUI design, database communication, and hardware/software integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, flexible spending, and employee assistance benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Additional voluntary perks include fitness club contributions, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.