Software Development Engineer - Lab Automation & Test Systems (F/M/Div.

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (China); Aveiro; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work system

Free parking lot

Canteen

Training opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Discounts on Bosch products

Job summary

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (China) in Aveiro, Portugal, seeks a Software Development Engineer to advance the digitalization of engineering laboratories by building software for testing, data acquisition, and smarter lab operations. You will work in an international, multidisciplinary environment on automation and measurement processes across validation activities.

Key duties include designing and maintaining LabVIEW, Python and VBA applications, developing automated test sequences, integrating

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical, Automation, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in software development within lab, test, automation or industrial environments.
• Experience with LabVIEW development.
• Experience with test and measurement systems and automation benches.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for labs and automated test environments using LabVIEW, Python, and VBA.
• Develop automated test sequences, measurement systems, and data acquisition solutions.
• Integrate lab equipment and hardware with software architectures.
• Create interfaces between software and hardware via RS232, TCP/IP, UDP, OPC UA, and more.
• Support commissioning, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated test systems.
• Ensure software quality through testing, debugging, and version control.
• Create documentation, specifications, user guides, and test reports.

Skills

Python

VBA

LabVIEW

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

NI solutions

Job description

Job Description

As a Software Development Engineer, you will contribute to the digitalization of engineering laboratories by developing software solutions that enable efficient testing, reliable data acquisition, and smarter laboratory operations.

Working in a multidisciplinary and international environment, you will help drive automation, improve measurement processes, and support the development of advanced test systems used across engineering and validation activities.

Your contribution to something big:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using LabVIEW, Python, and VBA for laboratory and automated test environments.
• Develop and optimize automated test sequences, measurement systems, and data acquisition solutions.
• Integrate laboratory equipment, sensors, instrumentation, and test systems into reliable software architectures.
• Develop communication interfaces between software applications and hardware using serial and network communication protocols.
• Support the commissioning, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated test systems.
• Analyze and troubleshoot software and system-related issues, ensuring reliable laboratory operation.
• Collaborate with laboratory engineers and technical experts to transform requirements into scalable and user-oriented software solutions.
• Implement software enhancements and new functionalities based on operational and customer needs.
• Ensure software quality through testing, verification, debugging, and version control best practices.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, software specifications, user guides, and test reports.
• Contribute to the standardization and reuse of software components across different laboratory platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and data quality through innovative automation solutions.

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical field.

Experience

• Experience in software development within laboratory, test, automation, or industrial environments.
• Experience with LabVIEW development.
• Experience working with test and measurement systems, instrumentation, or automated test benches.

Know-how

• Good programming skills in Python and VBA.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and measurement technologies.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS232, RS485, UART, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, OPC UA, or similar.
• Understanding of software lifecycle management, version control systems, and software documentation practices.
• Experience in debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of databases, data logging systems, and reporting tools is considered an advantage.
• Experience with National Instruments (NI) solutions is a plus.

Languages

• Good communication skills in English, written and spoken.

Working Style and Methods

• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way of working.
• Ability to manage multiple technical topics and priorities effectively.
• Strong focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Personality

• Proactive mindset with a passion for technology and innovation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Team player with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Customer-oriented attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
• Availability to travel during the year.

Additional Information

Work #LikeABosch includes:

• Flexible work conditions
• Hybrid work system
• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)
• Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• Sports and health related activities
• Flexible benefits platform
• Free parking lot
• Canteen

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