Senior Automation Software Engineer

Kelly Services; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Rockville, MD is seeking a Senior Engineer, Software Automation to design and program high-performance automation systems used in diagnostic product assembly, inspection, and reagent dispensing.

You will work hands-on at the intersection of software, automation, and hardware, collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA teams to advance new products and improve manufacturing capabilities in a fast-paced life sciences environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• This role focuses on hands-on automation software development.
• Integrate hardware and software across systems and troubleshoot.
• Validate, optimize, and document automation processes.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing and QA teams.

Skills

Automation software design

Robotics integration

Programming languages (C#, .NET, C++,/

PLCs & Ladder Logic

Agile environment

Problem-solving fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Eng/Electrical Eng

Tools

Industrial robots

Motors and controllers

Sensors (digital/analog)

PLC programming (Ladder Logic/Structured Text)

Job description

$130000 - $165000

Senior Engineer, Software Automation, based in Rockville, VA

A growing life sciences and medical technology company based in Rockville, VA , 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.

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Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.