IPG Photonics · 3 weeks ago
Software Engineering Manager/Lead-Machine Controls
Marlborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $163K/yr
10+ years expIPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. The Software Engineering Manager/Lead is responsible for leading the industrial software team that develops control software for current and next generation machines, ensuring customer satisfaction and on-time delivery of software solutions.
ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingLaserManufacturing
Responsibilities
Ensure external and internal customer satisfaction by providing responsive and effective software solutions
Work with written specifications and/or our Sales/Engineering staff to analyze machine requirements and new feature requests
Lead the proposal of solutions, design, and documentation to fulfill those requests
Set priority for team software projects and tasks, track and communicate status within the Material Processing Systems group for on-time delivery
Drive prototype solutions and analysis of test results to verify software design meets requirements
Ensure code developed by the team conforms to coding standards, GUI, testability, maintainability and quality standards
Work with other Engineering groups as well as Sales/Service to define software strategy for all industrial products
Perform annual performance reviews and recommend bonus/merit increases
Occasional travel to customer and/or IPG sites to diagnose problems and implement machine improvements
Qualification
Required
BSCE, BSCS, BSEE, BSME or equivalent. MS, a plus
10+ years of professional experience coding in both C++ and C#
5+ years of experience leading and/or mentoring software engineering teams
Adept at designing Web-based GUIs (i.e. JavaScript, GraphQL, etc.)
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills at an overall system level (software, electrical and mechanical)
Ability to read, understand, debug and improve existing code
Strong professional organization and task priority skills
Preferred
Experience using a PC to interface with external sensors and control peripheral devices via vendor SDK, serial or TCP/IP communications
Motion control systems (Galil, Delta Tau, ACS, etc.), PLC-Interface
Machine vision (Dalsa/Sapera/Sherlock, Cognex, Matrox)
Develop automated manufacturing equipment with Industry 4.0 protocols OPC-UA, REST API
Benefits
Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service
Paid sick time
12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
401(k) plan with Company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance
Pet Insurance
Parental Bonding Leave
Bright Horizons Backup Care
Bright Horizons College Coach
Company
IPG Photonics
IPG Photonics develops and manufactures fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in numerous markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$80MKey Investors
TA Associates
2006-12-13IPO
2000-12-13Series Unknown
2000-09-21Series B· $80M
Leadership Team
Mark Gitin
Chief Executive Officer
Mira Sahney
Senior Vice President, Global Laser Systems and President IPG Medical
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