Senior Engineer, Software

Overview

In this role you will define and lead the software test strategy for production test rigs, driving quality and manufacturing efficiency. You will provide technical leadership for software validation and verification and oversee testing activities, reporting metrics and risks. You will collaborate with global teams to deliver robust, right-first-time solutions, while advancing test automation and governance. You help ensure scalable, reliable test software aligned with growth and manufacturing needs.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the software test strategy for production test rigs to reduce field defects and boost quality and efficiency
• Provide technical leadership in planning, development, execution, and continuous improvement of software validation and verification
• Oversee software testing activities, analyze results, and report quality metrics, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Lead root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of software/hardware issues affecting production test rigs and manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with global engineering, operations, and quality teams to deliver robust, right-first-time solutions and continuous operational improvements
• Communicate test progress, quality status, technical risks, and improvement initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and support test automation, build automation, and diagnostic capability enhancements to improve productivity and reduce downtime
• Define and implement best practices, processes, and governance for software testing and validation across production test environments
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Ensure production test rig software remains reliable, maintainable, and scalable to support growth and future manufacturing requirements

Key requirements

• 5+ years in Production Test Rig, Test Engineering, or Manufacturing Software environments
• 5+ years of NI LabVIEW development, test automation, and software validation
• Python-based automation, diagnostics, and data analysis experience
• MongoDB and SQL experience, plus industrial data management systems
• Experience with RS232, RS485, Ethernet, Modbus TCP/RTU
• Experience with Jira and Confluence; engineering collaboration platforms
• Technical leadership and stakeholder management
• Product safety, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and SHE awareness
• Vacuum systems and semiconductor manufacturing knowledge (preferred)
• Fluent English communication and strong interpersonal skills

• Strong communication skills
• Stakeholder management
• Team leadership and mentoring
• NI LabVIEW application development
• Test automation
• Software validation

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