Software Engineer — Manufacturing Test

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Mayfield Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm is seeking a Software Engineer to work on manufacturing test systems that impact production. This hybrid role requires strong programming skills in C#, C++, or Python, and an understanding of hardware/software interaction. Responsibilities include troubleshooting real-world issues and supporting production teams. Local candidates in Mayfield Heights, OH, are preferred as onsite work is needed. Join a team where your engineering solutions have immediate impact!

Qualifications

• Strong programming experience in C#, C++, or Python.
• Solid understanding of hardware + software interaction.
• Comfortable troubleshooting integrated systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve manufacturing test systems used in live production environments.
• Work across software and hardware to troubleshoot real-world issues.
• Support production teams when systems go down.

Skills

C#

C++

Python

Git / version control

CI/CD

DevOps concepts

Hardware + software interaction

Tools

Windows-based development

TestStand

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Software Engineer (Hybrid — Mayfield Heights, OH)

We’re working with a global Client in the industrial automation space that’s building the systems behind real-world manufacturing. This team sits at the intersection of software, hardware, and production — if you enjoy solving problems that actually impact how products get built, this is worth a look.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and improve manufacturing test systems used in live production environments
• Work across software and hardware to troubleshoot and fix real-world issues
• Enhance and maintain existing platforms (this is not a greenfield-only role)
• Support production teams when systems go down (Tier 2 support)
• Help simplify and standardize test platforms across products
• Tackle challenges around technical debt, data, and system reliability
• Collaborate with global teams in an Agile (SAFe) setup
• Use CI/CD practices to improve delivery and code quality

What They’re Looking For

• Strong programming experience in C#, C++, or Python
• Solid understanding of hardware + software interaction
• Experience with Windows-based development
• Comfortable troubleshooting integrated systems (not just writing code)
• Experience with Git / version control
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps concepts
• Background working on high-reliability or safety-critical systems

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CIP)
• Exposure to PLC programming
• Familiarity with test environments like TestStand
• Experience with tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
• Knowledge of electronic or mechanical systems

What Makes This Role Different

This isn’t a typical software role. You’ll be working on systems that directly impact production — which means:

• Your work has immediate, visible impact
• You’ll solve real engineering problems, not just tickets
• You’ll get exposure to both code and physical systems

Location

Hybrid — Mayfield Heights & Twinsburg, OH

(Local candidates only — this role requires onsite work)

If you’re someone who enjoys hands‑on problem solving and wants to work closer to real-world systems, this is a strong opportunity to step into something more impactful than a typical dev role.