Lead Principal Software Engineer, Industrial Automation

IPG Photonics; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

12 Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Fridley, Minnesota is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, implement, and support software for laser processing equipment. The role demands over 15 years of experience in software engineering and leadership, fostering innovation in advanced manufacturing systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex integration issues and drive engineering excellence across projects. Comprehensive benefits are provided, reflecting our commitment to employee wellness.

Qualifications

• 15+ years professional software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills at an overall system level (software, electrical and mechanical).

Responsibilities

• Analyze machine requirements and develop software solutions.
• Design and maintain software features within established architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Microsoft C#/.NET development

Industrial automation

Machine vision integration

Multithreaded and distributed systems

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSCE, BSCS, BSEE, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

IPG Photonics in Fridley, Minnesota is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, implement, and support software for laser processing equipment. The role demands over 15 years of experience in software engineering and leadership, fostering innovation in advanced manufacturing systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex integration issues and drive engineering excellence across projects. Comprehensive benefits are provided, reflecting our commitment to employee wellness.