Senior Automation Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Engineer, Software Automation in the Rockville area to help design and program high-performance automation systems used in diagnostic product manufacturing.

You'll work hands-on across software, automation, and hardware, collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing and QA to support new products and improve existing capabilities. The role blends software development with hardware integration in an GMP/biotech-adjacent setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automation software design experience.
• Experience with industrial robots, motors, controllers, and sensors.
• 3+ years programming with C#/NET or C++/Java.
• OR 3+ years with PLCs, Ladder Logic, or Structured Text.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/EE or related field preferred.
• Strong software development and problem-solving fundamentals.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• 40% Automation software development.
• 30% Hardware/software integration and troubleshooting.
• 15% Testing, validation and optimization.
• 15% Documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Automation software

Robotics

C#/NET or C++/Java

PLCs/Ladder Logic

Agile

Software fundamentals

Education

Bachelors in CS/SE/EE

Tools

PLC programming

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Senior Engineer, Software Automation

A Rockville, VA-based growing life sciences and medical technology company is looking for a full-time Senior Engineer, Software Automation to help design and program high-performance automation systems used in the assembly, inspection, and reagent dispensing of diagnostic products. This is a hands-on engineering role working closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance teams to support new product development and improve existing manufacturing capabilities. This is more than just a software engineering role — you'll work at the intersection of software, automation, and hardware, helping build, integrate, validate, and troubleshoot systems that directly support the manufacturing of advanced diagnostic products. You\'ll have the opportunity to work with industrial equipment, robots, motors, controllers, sensors, and automation platforms while collaborating across multiple engineering and manufacturing teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in automation equipment software design
• Experience with industrial robots, motors, controllers, and/or digital and analog sensors
• 3+ years of programming experience with C#/NET or another OOP language such as C++ or Java
• OR 3+ years of experience with PLCs, Ladder Logic, or Structured Text
• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
• Strong software development and problem-solving fundamentals
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile environment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Hardware/software integration experience
• Experience with communication protocols and data structures
• GUI design and database communication
• Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages
• Machine vision and image processing
• Automation platforms such as Tecan or Hamilton
• Experience in GMP, ISO, pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing environments

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Automation Software Development
• 30% Hardware/Software Integration & Troubleshooting
• 15% Testing, Validation & Optimization
• 15% Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Engineering
• 30% Architecture, Testing & Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer

• Full-time Senior Engineering opportunity
• Benefits package
• Competitive salary

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Kendall Whitman