Sr. Equipment Automation Engineer (Software)

Noah Medical•San Jose, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Noah Medical is building the future of medical robotics. Our next generation robotic platform targets early diagnosis and treatment of patients across multiple indications. We are looking for exceptional engineers and key team members. Our incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders bring years of experience from the top healthcare companies in the world, including: Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics, and Hansen. We are looking for talented, motivated and ambitious team members to revolutionize robotic surgery. About You You are a hands-on Sr. Equipment Automation Engineer who thrives at the intersection of software development, automation, and advanced manufacturing. You enjoy solving complex production challenges through scalable software solutions and have a passion for developing systems that improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency. You are comfortable working in a cross-functional environment alongside Manufacturing, Quality, Electrical, Mechanical, and Product Development teams to deliver reliable and compliant manufacturing solutions. You take ownership of projects from concept through deployment and are driven by continuous improvement, technical excellence, and operational impact. You have strong experience developing manufacturing applications, automation systems, and machine controls, with the ability to translate production requirements into robust software solutions. Experience in medical devices, robotics, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on manufacturing, automation, or industrial systems.
Strong programming experience in: C#, Python, Structured Text (IEC 61131-3 PLC Programming).
Experience developing software for automated manufacturing equipment, production test systems, or industrial automation platforms.
Experience integrating software with PLCs, motion control systems, sensors, vision systems, and industrial communication protocols.
Strong understanding of object-oriented software design, software architecture, and software development best practices.
Experience with SQL databases, data collection systems, and manufacturing analytics.
Proficiency with source control systems such as Git and modern software development workflows.
Ability to troubleshoot software, hardware, and automation issues in a production environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and quality teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing scale-up activities.
Medical device, robotics, or regulated manufacturing experience.
Familiarity with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, or other regulated quality systems.

Responsibilities

Develop scalable software solutions to solve complex production challenges.
Develop systems that improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
Deliver reliable and compliant manufacturing solutions in a cross-functional environment.
Take ownership of projects from concept through deployment.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing scale-up activities.
Troubleshoot software, hardware, and automation issues in a production environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holidays
Flexible approach to work
Remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision + HSA and FSA options
Equity & Bonus Program
Life Insurance (company paid & supplemental) and Disability insurance
Mental health support through medical insurance programs
Legal and Pet Insurance
12+ paid holidays, Flexible Time Off + Sick Time
Paid parental leave
In-office snacks and beverages
In-office lunch stipend
On-demand online training and book reimbursement
Team building and company organized social and celebration events