Software Automation Engineer — Remote/Hybrid

Meso Scale Diagnostics; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance (short & long)

Employee assistance program

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

MSD in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an Automation Software Engineer to design, program, and validate high-performance automation systems for microplate test kits and cartridges. You will configure and troubleshoot hardware/software, collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA, and help scale manufacturing capabilities.

The role requires a strong foundation in software design, programming with C#/.NET or equivalent OOP languages, and familiarity with automation hardware, sensors, and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related science or engineering discipline preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in large-scale software design is required.
• In the absence of a relevant degree, a minimum of three years of experience in automation equipment software development is required.
• A minimum of one year of programming experience using C# .Net or any OOP (Java, C++, etc.) is required.
• Prior experience with industrial robots, motors, controllers, and/or sensors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of new controls and software for manufacturing, and research and development 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 such as requirements, design specs, release notes, and work instructions.
• Participate in design and code reviews and milestone reviews.
• Perform other engineering functions as assigned.

Skills

C# / .NET

Java / C++

PLC programming

GUI design

Database communication

Data structures

Industrial robots knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

MSD in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking an Automation Software Engineer to design, program, and validate high-performance automation systems for microplate test kits and cartridges. You will configure and troubleshoot hardware/software, collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA, and help scale manufacturing capabilities.

The role requires a strong foundation in software design, programming with C#/.NET or equivalent OOP languages, and familiarity with automation hardware, sensors, and PLCs.