Software Engineer

The Opportunity

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our remote team. This position may occasionally require travel to JR Automation or customer facilities, with an expected travel rate of less than 20%.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Medical benefits starting your first day
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
• Work with cutting-edge and innovative technologies

Role Overview

As a Software Engineer for JR’s Digital Solutions Group, you will design and implement software for industrial automation and data systems integration. The Digital Solutions team supports the software needs of all JR Divisions across various industries.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Your primary activity will involve developing applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition software. These applications can range from basic Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to backend-heavy data handling applications, up to and including full Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) solutions. Depending on your skillset, additional work may include:

• Design and implementation of non-Ignition based software solutions for industrial automation, data systems integration, IIoT, and automated test system projects
• Application development in .NET, special interface/driver development in various languages, embedded system development, database development, and highly specialized test system development
• High-end vision system development
• Development of internal tools (e.g., specialized CASE tools used by our robot and PLC programmers)

What You’ll Bring

• A four-year degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a two-year degree combined with significant relevant experience
• Three or more years of experience developing Ignition applications
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

Other Desirable Skills

• .NET programming – Desktop apps, web apps, database interfaces
• Database design and SQL programming – SQL Server, etc.
• Machine Learning and other AI – ML, Custom AI programming, etc.
• Machine Vision – Halcon, Cognex VisionPro, Keyence, Matrox MIL, NI, etc.
• Laboratory/Test Automation – National Instruments LabView, low-level and embedded programming
• HMI/SCADA programming – FTView ME/SE, WinCC, Aveva, etc.

Disclaimer

JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

Company Overview

At JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, we are dedicated to discovering potential, reimagining limits, and advancing industry. We solve problems and push the boundaries of what’s possible to automate for tomorrow. Join our global team of 2,000+ professionals across 27 facilities worldwide and be part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.