Software Engineer - Minneapolis, MN

Back Software Engineer #24-286 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Apply Apply for this job now! Apply Job Description IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 6,500 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life. Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged, diverse, and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society. Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits. Job Summary IPG's Material Processing Systems Group is focused on integrating state-of-the-art IPG lasers into turn-key systems to be used in the semiconductor, medical and other industries. We are looking for a skilled software engineer to join our small agile team that develops control software for our company's next generation machines. This engineer will be responsible for designing and writing highly maintainable code to implement required hardware interfaces and features. Job Functions Work with written specifications and/or our sales/engineering staff to analyze machine requirements and new feature requests. Design, document, and propose solutions to fulfill those requests. Prototype solutions and analyze test results to verify that your design meets requirements. Work with other software engineers to develop code which conforms to our coding standards, GUI, testability, maintainability, and quality standards. Create and maintain software testing programs that automate the testing process. Running test programs to ensure that testing protocols evaluate the software correctly. Occasional international travel to customer sites to diagnose problems and implement machine improvements. Work with the field service department as a customer facing representative assisting with the resolution of software requests from the field. Requirements 3+ years professional experience coding with languages such as C# and JavaScript. BSCE, BSCS, BSEE, BSME or equivalent. MS, a plus. Strong software development skills. Understanding of Object-Oriented Design/Object Oriented Programming. Knowledge of the software application lifecycle management (ALM). Experience with source code control tools such as Microsoft TFS and Git Strong understanding of multithreading concepts and mechanisms. Strong understanding of distributed systems and concurrent programming. Good understanding of at least one Object Oriented Language (VB, C#, C, Java, etc.) Strong debugging skills at an overall system level (software, electrical and mechanical). Ability to use trigonometry and linear algebra to solve practical engineering problems. Strong professional organization and task priority skills. Ability to read, understand, debug & improve existing code. Experience Desired (not required) Experience with advanced software testing technologies in .NET and JavaScript Experience using a PC to interface with external sensors and control peripheral devices via vendor SDK, serial or TCP/IP communications. Experience with web services such as ASP.NET, JSON, & RESTful interfaces ect. Develop automated manufacturing equipment, especially factory connected systems and Industry 4.0. Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server). Motion control systems (Aerotech A3200, Aerotech Automation 1, ACS). Machine vision (Dalsa/Sapera/Sherlock, Cognex, Matrox). Location(s) 5110 Main St NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421, United States Employment Type Exempt Wage Information MN Pay Range - $85,000 - 120,000 "Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action M/F D/V IPG Photonics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Mi orities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. All employment decisions and personnel actions at IPG Photonics are administered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, qualified mental or physical disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic carrier status, any veteran status, any military service, any application for any military service, or any other category or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. IPG Photonics Corporation provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact (508) 506-2527 or email HR.Accommodations@ipgphotonics.com opens an email client applicationto request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. "