Senior R&D Software Engineer

WEG Electric Corp • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Research & Development (R&D) Software Engineer is responsible for developing software solutions for monitoring large rotating electrical machines. Position focuses on frontend applications; interfacing with the equipment via Edge Computing.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in the design or development of custom software for front end applications or other app design of stand-alone devices.
• BS degree in Computer Science or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with architecture of modern programs in order to integrate stand-alone devices to existing user systems.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, evaluate, and solve complex issues of technical content.
• Experimentation, coding, or analytical design experience required.
• Proficient with C/C++ and Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP (preferred).
• Working knowledge of C#.
• Must be an enthusiastic self-starter, who is results-oriented and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to present results via written reports, presentations, multimedia, etc. with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to keep multiple tasks and activities coordinated, prioritized, documented, and in motion or progress at one time.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• SAP (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience working with communication systems; USB, EIA-485, MODBUS, or other protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and Development; accountable for carrying out and/or supporting research and development projects.
• Design and Development; responsible for designing and carrying out experiments on prototype and production machines to verify analyses.
• Manages the planning, analysis, scheduling, test verification, and executing of R & D projects.
• Accountable for generating specifications, standards, and project reports supporting both R&D projects and Production Engineering projects.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams providing technical support to other departments; resolving technical issues to meet special customer requirements.
• Must adhere to and fully support the Electric Machinery Quality Policy.
• Ensures compliance with applicable company | departmental policies and procedures.
• Domestic and international customer travel of up to 25%; troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior