Engineer, Software

Job Summary/Overview

The Software Engineer plays a key role supporting the software development team in Germany, creating and adjusting PC software modules and apps for programming / parameterization of electronic devices. Also supports software changes and data maintenance for product design. The Software Engineer has close collaboration with the technical/operations teams to complete software projects on time, budget, quality and safety, which allows new products to be managed through the “Configure to Order” process. These tasks are all done in a fast-paced project-based environment.

Also, this role supports the Linear Motion business for Cobot Software Applications to design, develop, integrate, test and maintain CMCO PHOENIX Robotics (PHR) Lifting Column software programs for ABB, UR, FANUC and other cobot systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects which may include design, development, rebuilding, software improvements, or documentation for new/existing software products.
• Review software designs for compliance with engineering principles and related specifications, while supporting the product documentation team.
• Design and detail software parts and modules.
• Create FRS (Functional Requirements Specification) to meet PHR Lifting Column Marketing Requirements Specification.
• Design and implement the UI (User Interface) to meet FRS for ABB/UR/FANUC cobots
• Design, implement and verify the backend to communicate between PHR and ABB/UR/FANUC Cobots.
• Create test plans, execute tests and complete the test reports.
• Travel up to 10% time to other CMCO locations and customer sites.
• Adapt to meet critical deadlines, incorporating solid time-management skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of computer programming and network security
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI
• Experience working with front-end (dashboards) and back-end systems (database, app)
• Experience with custom firmware
• Proficient in multiple programming languages such as embedded C, embedded C++, JavaScript, Python; XAML/C,
• Software architecture / quality / design patterns / testing / clean architecture
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill in English (Advanced) & German (Basic/Intermediate).
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and test software solutions.
• Master with one of Cobot programming languages, e.g. ABB, UR or FANUC.
• A solid understanding of Cobot automation and safety protocols.
• Independent problem-solving and analysis skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Engineering Informatics).
• 3+ years of experience, including the following:
  • Programming languages such as embedded C, embedded C++, JavaScript, Python; XAML/C
  • ABB Cobot - Experienced of the RAPID language and simulate operations using ABB RoboStudio Software
  • UR – Experience of configuration UR cobot hardware and software e.g. PolyScope and URScript, Docker, Bazel and CMake
  • FANUC – Experienced with FANUC robot programming language using Tech Pendant and KAREL language.
  • Knowledge of Python, PLC, HMI programming is plus