Software Developer, Automation and AI Integration

Patriot Machine Inc•Saint Charles, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Patriot Machine is seeking a software developer to create practical automation tools for NC programming, manufacturing engineering, and CAD/CAM workflows. This role involves custom software development, integration with Siemens NX and third-party software, and the development of AI-assisted tools to minimize manual work and enhance operational efficiency for engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will possess a software development background, an understanding of (or willingness to learn) manufacturing processes, and the ability to collaborate directly with users to translate their needs into functional software solutions.

Requirements

Object-oriented programming
C# / .NET
SQL Server
API or SDK integration
Visual Studio
Git or other source control systems
Ability to work directly with users to define, test, and improve software solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred (equivalent professional software development experience will be considered)
Junior to mid-level candidates are encouraged to apply (more experienced candidates will also be considered if there is strong alignment with the role)
Applicant must be a U.S. Person
Willingness and interest in learning manufacturing, CNC programming, and CAD/CAM workflows

Nice To Haves

C++
Python
Siemens NX API, SDK, or journal automation
Azure AI or AI API experience
Web application development
Desktop application development
Windows services or background process development
Manufacturing, CNC, CAD/CAM, or aerospace exposure
Siemens NX general knowledge
CAD/CAM data automation
CNC programming workflow awareness
Manufacturing engineering workflow awareness
Automating setup sheets, tool lists, operation data, work instructions, or related manufacturing documentation
Integrating CAD/CAM systems with databases, reporting tools, or third-party applications
Object-oriented design and programming principles
Writing clean, maintainable, and well-structured code
Relational database concepts
API and systems integration
Debugging and troubleshooting software applications
Creating clear technical documentation
Using version control systems (e.g., Git)
Testing and validating software to ensure reliability and quality
A self-directed problem solver
Comfortable working with incomplete or unclear requests and turning them into working software
Curious about manufacturing and how parts are actually programmed and made
Able to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical users
Practical and hands-on
Interested in automation, AI, and manufacturing software
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Careful with company, customer, and controlled technical data
Able to maintain existing tools while building new ones

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain internal software tools for NC programming, manufacturing engineering, and related manufacturing teams
Build custom applications and integrations that improve CAD/CAM and CNC programming workflows
Develop tools and integrations for Siemens NX, including use of APIs, SDKs, journals, or other automation capabilities
Integrate third-party software used in CNC programming, CAD/CAM, engineering, manufacturing, documentation, and reporting workflows
Identify manual or repetitive processes and build reliable tools to make them faster, easier, and less error prone
Develop AI-assisted tools that support document search, workflow automation, data analysis, CNC programming, manufacturing engineering, and CAD/CAM processes
Work with approved on-premises, Azure, and external AI tools while following secure data-handling requirements
Work with approved data sources, including SQL databases and limited ERP-related data, to support automation, reporting, and integration needs
Work directly with end users to understand problems, define requirements, test solutions, and improve usability
Document software, integrations, data flows, and user workflows clearly
Review new technologies, APIs, automation tools, and AI solutions when they may solve a real business or manufacturing need