Software Automation Engineer – Remote-Eligible

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC.

Gaithersburg (MD)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 116,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

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Paid time off

Disability insurance

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Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Software Engineer to design and program high‑performance automation systems used in the assembly, inspection, and reagent dispensing of microplate test kits and microfluidic cartridges.

You will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA to support new products and enhance manufacturing capabilities, configuring, validating, and troubleshooting hardware and software for reliable performance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of one year of large-scale software design experience.
At least one year programming in C#/.NET or OOP (Java, C++, etc.).
Experience with PLCs, Ladder Logic, or structured text is a plus.
Prior exposure to industrial robots, motors, controllers, and/or sensors is a plus.
Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop new controls and software for manufacturing and R&D equipment.
Maintain and update existing software.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new product development.
Configure, validate, and troubleshoot automation software and hardware.
Write technical documents including requirements, design specs, release notes, and work instructions.
Participate in design and code reviews and milestone reviews.
Perform other engineering functions as assigned.