Software Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Michigan; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day one

Paid parental leave

Custom automation projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Career growth

Job summary

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Software Engineer for its Digital Solutions Group to design and implement software for industrial automation and data integration. This remote role may require occasional travel to JR facilities or customer sites, typically under 20% of time.

You will develop Ignition-based applications, build non-Ignition software, and contribute across diverse projects with cutting-edge automation technologies in a collaborative, engineering-driven

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Computer Science or similar, or two-year degree with significant applicable experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing Ignition applications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition software, from HMIs to MES-scale systems.
• Design and implement non-Ignition software for industrial automation, data integration, IIoT, and test systems.
• Develop .NET applications, interfaces/drivers, embedded software, and database solutions.
• Work on high-end vision systems and internal tooling for automation teams.

Skills

Ignition Apps

.NET

Industrial Automation

Embedded Systems

Education

Bachelor's or 2-year CS/related

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Software Engineer as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Location Type:

This is a remote position but may require occasional travel to a JR Automation or customer facility. The expectation is that this travel would be less than 20%.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave

• Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects

• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment

• Career growth and skill development opportunities

• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

• Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

As aSoftware Engineerfor JR’sDigital Solutions Group, you willdesign and implement software for industrial automation and data systems integration. The Digital Solutions team primarily supports the software needs for all JR Divisions as they execute projects across a wide range of industries.

Yoursoftware engineering knowledge andexperience is essential as we support our customer needs to meet Industry 4.0 demands. On a daily basis, you will partner with some of the most talented individuals in the automation industry. The innovative solutions we work on offer diverse experiences that will strengthen your skills and challenge your abilities.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Primary activity will be to develop applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition software. These applications range from basic HMI’s to backend-heavy data handling applications, up to and including full MES solutions.

• Depending on skillset, additional work may include:

  • Design and implement non-Ignition based software solutions for industrial automation, data systems integration, IIOT, and automated test system projects.

  • Application development in .Net, special interface/driver development in various languages, embedded system development, database development, and highly specialized test system development.

  • High-end vision system development

  • Development of internal tools (e.g., specialized CASE tools used by our robot and PLC programmers).

Note:

This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• Four-year degree in Computer Science or similar discipline along with a demonstrated focus/interest in software engineering. A two-year degree in combination with significantly applicable experience is also acceptable.

• 3+ years of experience developing Ignition applications is required.

• Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally.

Other Desirable Skills:

• .NET programming – Desktop apps, web apps, database interfaces

• Database design and SQL programming – SQL Server, etc.

• Machine Learning and other AI – ML, Custom AI programming, etc.

• Machine Vision – Halcon, Cognex VisionPro, Keyence, Matrox MIL, NI, etc.

• Lab/Test Automation – National Instruments LabView, low-level and embedded programming

• HMI/SCADA programming – FTView ME/SE, WinCC, Aveva, etc.

Disclaimer:

JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ across 27 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

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