Sr. Software Engineer

Coperion Process Solutions LLC; Northfield Center (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Coperion Process Solutions LLC is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded Linux platforms, industrial controls, instrumentation systems, and IoT edge devices. You will drive software architecture, design reviews, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable industrial solutions.

You will develop web interfaces, dashboards, and cloud-connected services, and apply AI-enabled capabilities for diagnostics and predictive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years of software development with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong C/C++ skills and extensive Linux-based embedded software experience.
• Experience in industrial controls, IoT, and edge computing.
• Knowledge of modern web tech and data visualization; able to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded and industrial software.
• Develop for embedded Linux, IoT edge devices, and cloud-connected services.
• Champion software architecture reviews, CI/CD, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement and modernization.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Industrial controls

IoT edge devices

Software architecture

CI/CD

Cybersecurity best practices

Mentoring

AI/ML knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

React

Angular

Node.js

MQTT

OPC UA

Modbus TCP/IP

Ethernet/IP

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML5

CSS

Job description

Shift 1 (United States of America)

About the Role The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading the development of software solutions for embedded Linux platforms, industrial controls, instrumentation systems and IoT edge devices. The position provides technical leadership, collaborates across multiple engineering disciplines, and drives the development of innovative, scalable, secure, and reliable products that support industrial operations and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, document, and maintain complex software applications and embedded systems
• Develop software for embedded Linux platforms, industrial controls, instrumentation systems, and IoT edge devices
• Lead software architecture, technical design reviews, and software development projects from concept through deployment
• Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications, user interfaces, dashboards, and data visualization tools for industrial and digital solutions
• Develop cloud-connected applications and services for remote monitoring, diagnostics, analytics, device management, and digital product offerings
• Develop algorithms for data acquisition, signal processing, analytics, artificial intelligence, and operational intelligence solutions
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and product management teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Develop and implement AI-enabled capabilities that enhance automation, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration, cybersecurity best practices, and engineering standards
• Mentor junior engineer(s) and provide technical leadership while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and product modernization

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including technical leadership responsibilities
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ software development
• Extensive experience developing applications on Linux-based and embedded platforms
• Experience developing software for industrial controls, instrumentation, automation systems, IoT products, or edge computing solutions
• Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Desired knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, OPC UA, or similar technologies
• Desired knowledge of AI/ML technologies and data analytics
• Desired experience developing real-time, multithreaded applications
• Desired experience with modern web development technologies, including JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, React, Angular, Node.js, or similar front-end and back-end frameworks
• Desired experience with secure application development practices and cybersecurity
• Desired knowledge of developing full-stack web applications using databases, cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Desired experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing

Who we are:

Coperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters for Tomorrow, we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.

EEO:

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".

Hillenbrand is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters for Tomorrow, we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.