Software Engineer I, Manufacturing

Brain Corp•San Diego, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Software Platform Team, the Software Engineer I will contribute to the development and support of the manufacturing processes for our cutting-edge robotics products. This position focuses on software development and maintenance for factory systems, including diagnostics, assembly tests, and board flashing processes. The Software Engineer I will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable manufacturing systems that meet the demands of our next-generation intelligent machines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
0-2 years of demonstrated experience in software development, with a focus on manufacturing or embedded systems.
Experience in Python and automation scripts.
Familiarity with hardware diagnostics and integration for embedded systems.
Understanding of Linux OS, including configuration, testing, and deployments.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Good understanding of network fundamentals, including Ethernet, IP, and CAN protocols.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Willingness and ability to travel to factory locations to provide on-site support as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Familiarity with electronic test equipment drivers, factory quality control, and production line best practices.
Familiarity with manufacturing environments, including diagnostics and assembly test development.
Experience with robotics manufacturing or IoT.
Previous experience with factory software upgrades and support.
Experience with tools such as GitHub, JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and maintenance of factory automation software, enabling streamlined and efficient manufacturing workflows.
Assist in building and maintaining security first systems software focused on early robot life cycle
Implement diagnostics for critical hardware components, such as encoders, lidars or cameras.
Develop, and debug combined hardware, firmware, and software solutions intended to ensure robot build quality.
Develop and maintain fully automated on-target tests for software reliability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new manufacturing lines and ensure a smooth transition for production ramp-ups.
Maintain and improve applications for previous-generation manufacturing systems to ensure ongoing reliability and performance.
Configure, test, and deploy updates to the SW image used for manufacturing purposes.
Enhance test coverage, reliability, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Develop and bring up complete on-target manufacturing cycle testers for new hardware and software components.
Provide maintenance and support for hardware testers, improving functionality and efficiency.