Jobs · Quality Assurance · California

Sr. Equipment Automation Engineer (Software)

Noah Medical · San Jose, CA · 2 wk ago
HybridQuality Assurance$136k–$170k/yrFull-time

About Us

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 an incredibly talented team of engineers, innovators, and industry leaders with years of experience from top healthcare companies, including Intuitive, Auris, Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, Boston Scientific, Verb Surgical, Mako, Think Surgical, Medrobotics, and Hansen.

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.

Qualifications

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

Pay

The Pay Range for this position is $136,000—$170,000 USD. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors such as location as permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Benefits & Perks

Noah Medical offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 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
  • Learning & Development Opportunities: On-demand online training and book reimbursement
  • Team building and company-organized social and celebration events

Noah Medical may offer remote, hybrid, or onsite work arrangements within the state of California depending on the specific team and/or role where applicable.

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