Senior Controls Software Engineer — Industrial Automation

Diamond Foundry; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Diamond Foundry is seeking a software & systems engineer to build and troubleshoot applications for our manufacturing line. You will develop production Python code to control equipment, interface with diverse hardware, and improve data collection, operator input, and overall system efficiency on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, translating feature requests into software designs, validating data-driven models, and documenting procedures to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Proficiency in Python is required; familiarity with PLCs and industrial protocols.
• Strong communication and data visualization skills; experience with HMI and vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, upgrade, automate, and troubleshoot in-house and third-party systems including: inspection tools, CNC lasers, parts handlers, and CVD reactors. Optimize control logic to enhance equipment performance and minimize operator interaction time
• Collaborate with end users to translate feature requests into actionable software design. Build algorithms and models to foster data-driven decision making
• Train technicians on correct procedures and work with them to implement requested changes. Organize and maintain documentation so others are able to understand and use it
• Write technical documentation for the design and use of equipment
• Source system components from software vendors where appropriate

Skills

Python programming

PLC programming

TCP/IP

MQTT

IIoT

Modbus

RS232

SCADA

Data visualization

Computer vision

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering (Master’s preferred)

Job description

Diamond Foundry is seeking a software & systems engineer to build and troubleshoot applications for our manufacturing line. You will develop production Python code to control equipment, interface with diverse hardware, and improve data collection, operator input, and overall system efficiency on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, translating feature requests into software designs, validating data-driven models, and documenting procedures to