Jr. Software Engineer

Align Technology, Inc.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Technology, Inc. is seeking a Jr. Software Engineer to join the Global Manufacturing Applications team in the EMEA-Spain region.

You will develop reliable MES solutions, collaborating with product and process engineering to enable high-tech manufacturing operations and optimize performance across plants. The role emphasizes CI/CD implementation for manufacturing software, hands-on development in Java and related technologies, and ongoing knowledge growth.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in software development in manufacturing ops environment.
• Experience with multi-tiered software architectures.
• Proficient in Java with OO design skills.
• Familiar with SDLC and DevOps practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop MES applications and reporting solutions using Java, SQL, PNuts and others.
• Develop CI/CD pipeline solutions for the MES platform with DevOps.
• Support MES integrations with Kafka, Rockwell FTPC, SAP Mii.
• Identify opportunities for system and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex, integrated software systems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Document deployment notes and instructions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and end-users.

Skills

Core Java

OO Design

DevOps familiarity

Software development

SDLC

Independent work

Communication skills

Multi-tier architecture

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master in CS/Engineering

Tools

Rockwell FTPC

Vaadin

Kafka

SAP Mii

Job description

Jr. Software Engineer

Department: Research & Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: EMEA-Spain

Description

This position is ideal for a junior level developing software engineer with interest in the manufacturing industry to join the Global Manufacturing Applications team as a Jr. Software Engineer supporting Align’s global manufacturing operations. Partnering with global product and process engineering teams, you’ll leverage technical software engineering and analytical skills to enable high tech manufacturing and operational improvements. This role is vital in implementing Align Technology’s manufacturing software CI/CD strategy and overall operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop reliable, scalable and performant MES application and reporting solutions using Rockwell FTPC and other emerging technologies as needed, primarily using Java, SQL, PNuts and potentially other programming languages.
• Develop CI/CD pipeline solutions for the MES platform in collaboration with DevOps engineers.
• Support MES integrations using Kafka, Rockwell FTPC, SAP Mii and other event-driven approaches.
• Seek opportunities for system and process improvement and share your ideas with the team.
• Troubleshoot multi-tiered and highly-integrated software systems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Ensure that solution implementation notes and deployment work instructions are documented and stored in a common place.
• Maintain knowledge and seek mastery of the appropriate technical skills at the highest level.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of end-users, SMEs and other cross-functional team members.
• Connect with other team members, through Scrum and other means, and share your experience and knowledge in all things related to manufacturing software development.
• Celebrate in your successes and those of your team members.
• This position does not supervise others.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in software development & implementation with 1+ years of hands-on software development experience within a Manufacturing Operations environment.
• Familiarity with multi-tiered and MVP software architectures.
• Intermediate Core Java and OO Design/Development skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Security, performance, scalability and usability mindset.
• SDLC and DevOps familiarity.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Complementary skills

• Experience with Rockwell FTPC Modular Framework or Vaadin framework.
• Experience with synchronous and asynchronous MES integrations using message brokers.
• Knowledge about shop floor/manufacturing processes.
• RESTful API and Web Services development.
• Experience in working with the Medical Device industry.
• Experience with global product labelling needs in a Medical Device company.