Software Design Engineer - LabVIEW

Flowserve India Controls Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve India Controls Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop new products with a focus on user interfaces and device communication for wired and wireless industrial networks.

The role emphasizes modular LabVIEW applications and integration with industrial hardware and test systems. The candidate will design and implement LabVIEW software using OOP and state machines, interface with DAQ devices, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems, and work across the full software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Instrumentation Technology.
• Experience in software development for the Industrial Automation domain preferred; experience with FDT 1.2, FDT 2.0, OPC, and FDI is an advantage.
• Experience with LabVIEW application development and industrial test/measurement systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and code modular, scalable LabVIEW applications using OOP, state machines, and producer-consumer architectures.
• Interface LabVIEW software with NI DAQ devices, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, electronic testers, and laboratory instruments.
• Implement industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, OPC, FDT 1.2, FDT 2.0, and FDI, as applicable.
• Develop automated test equipment (ATE), functional end-of-line test benches, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
• Develop, test, and debug software code using contemporary tools and techniques.
• Support the preparation of design documents, artifacts, and work products.
• Work across all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with senior-level engineers who provide guidance on assigned tasks.
• Continually update technical knowledge and skills.

Skills

LabVIEW

C++

C#

JavaScript

SQL

OPC

EDDL

DTM development

FDT 1.2

HART

Foundation Fieldbus

PROFIBUS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics / Mechatronics / Instrumentation Technology

Tools

NI DAQ devices

LabVIEW

MS SQL

Job description

Role Summary

This position is responsible for software development of new products, with emphasis on user interfaces and device communication for wired and wireless industrial communication networks. The role also develops modular, scalable LabVIEW applications and integrates software with industrial hardware and test systems.

Principle accountabilities

1. Design and code modular, scalable LabVIEW applications using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), state machines, and producer-consumer architectures.
2. Interface LabVIEW software with NI DAQ devices, PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, electronic testers, and laboratory instruments.
3. Implement industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, HART, Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, OPC, FDT 1.2, FDT 2.0, and FDI, as applicable.
4. Develop automated test equipment (ATE), functional end-of-line test benches, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
5. Develop, test, and debug software code using contemporary tools and techniques.
6. Support the preparation of design documents, artifacts, and work products.
7. Work across all phases of the software development lifecycle.
8. Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with senior-level engineers who provide guidance on assigned tasks.
9. Continually update technical knowledge and skills.

Educational Qualification & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or Instrumentation Technology.
2. Experience in software development for the Industrial Automation domain preferred; experience with FDT 1.2, FDT 2.0, OPC, and FDI is an advantage.
3. Experience in device description (EDDL) and device type manager (DTM) development.
4. Experience with LabVIEW application development and industrial test/measurement systems is preferred.

Competencies and Skills

1. Knowledge of programming languages and technologies: C++, VC++, C#, JavaScript, SQL, XML, and EDDL.
2. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including HART, Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, Modbus, and OPC.
3. Knowledge of software concepts and frameworks: OOP, COM (MFC/ATL), and .NET (WPF/WCF).
4. Familiarity with software tools such as TFS, Subversion, MS SQL, and SQL Server.
5. Knowledge of LabVIEW is preferred.
6. Knowledge of distributed control systems and/or programmable logic controllers is an advantage.
7. Knowledge of microprocessor architecture, peripherals, and related analog/digital circuitry is an advantage.
8. Fast learner, able to work independently within a team.
9. Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and respect deadlines.
10. Customer-focused with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
11. Excellent oral and written communication skills.