Automation Systems Software Engineer – Lab & Robotics

Harvestaff; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

HarveStaff LLC in the St. Louis area seeks a Mid Level Software Engineer - Automation Systems for an on-site six-month contract.

You will design, develop, and maintain software for automated laboratory and industrial systems, integrating instrumentation, sensors, cameras, robotics, and enterprise data platforms. The role requires 5+ years in automation software, strong OO programming (C#, MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.), and collaboration with scientists and engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing software for automation, industrial, scientific, or engineering systems.
• Strong programming skills in C#, MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience integrating software with hardware systems, sensors, machine vision, robotics, or industrial control platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial automation architectures, control systems, and communication protocols.
• Experience with source control and software testing.
• Must be able to pass drug screenings and criminal background checks.
• On-site full-time work at research facilities in St. Louis, Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for engineering and laboratory systems.
• Develop applications using C#, MATLAB, Python, C++, or related technologies.
• Integrate software with instrumentation, sensors, cameras, robotics, and motion control platforms.
• Develop software interfaces between automation systems, databases, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Support machine vision and image-processing software applications.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot software and system integration issues.
• Develop technical documentation, software specifications, and user guides.
• Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, cybersecurity, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, seed production, product supply, contractors, suppliers, and equipment vendors.

Skills

C#

MATLAB

Python

C++

Object-oriented programming

Automation experience

Machine vision

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Software Engineering, CS, CE, EE, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field

Job description

HarveStaff LLC in the St. Louis area seeks a Mid Level Software Engineer - Automation Systems for an on-site six-month contract.

You will design, develop, and maintain software for automated laboratory and industrial systems, integrating instrumentation, sensors, cameras, robotics, and enterprise data platforms. The role requires 5+ years in automation software, strong OO programming (C#, MATLAB, Python, C++, etc.), and collaboration with scientists and engineers.