Hamamatsu Corporation · 1 month ago
Application Software Engineer
Hamamatsu Corporation is one of the world’s largest suppliers of advanced light detectors and systems. They are seeking an Application Software Engineer to provide technical support and product recommendations while engaging with customers and enhancing product knowledge.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical support, product recommendations, troubleshooting (hardware interfacing of existing equipment to frame grabbers, USB, Ethernet, Camera Link, CoaXPress, analyzing software logs), and quotations in a timely manner, by phone or email, for end users and universities for a wide range of applications
Make initial contact with end user and university customer web leads
Test products in an electrical lab setting by using standard laboratory equipment and configuring computers and operating systems to evaluate peak product performance with provided drivers, API’s, applications, or to custom develop applications based on predicted customer usability in order for them to be able to evaluate and implement our products in a prompt manner
Create, update, and revise technical procedures for product operation through testing devices and confirming results or analyzing various technical documents
Complete training for Hamamatsu’s key products and applications to learn the necessary context for Hamamatsu’s software solutions
Participate in technology, marketing and sales projects
Prepare working demo presentations from start to finish for trade shows, which includes ordering parts, building the set-up, confirming that the unit operates correctly with the respective or custom developed software (if necessary), and teaching the trade show staff how to use the demo
Interact face-to-face with customers at trade shows to introduce products and learn about their projects
Qualify leads (hot/warm/cold) by business potential and notify the respective sales engineers of large projects
Improve product and applications knowledge, develop specialized product knowledge in a product family or application through specific individual training, and provide product and market information to Sales/Marketing/customers
Special projects as assigned by the Technology Design Group for software prototyping as part of skill development
Qualification
Required
4-year technical degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering or related engineering field
Knowledge of C/C++/C#/Python programming languages
Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio IDE
Knowledge of Microsoft Windows GUI's and Device Interaction
Knowledge of Intel PC Architecture
Able to demonstrate experience using standard electronics lab measurement instrumentation including, but not limited to oscilloscopes, function generators, ammeters, digital multimeters
Able to learn and demonstrate grasp of fundamental technical concepts related to Hamamatsu's technology
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Self-motivated to pursue solutions in a proactive and creative manner
Self-management as demonstrated by good time management and organization
Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks on time
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrated follow-through skills
Demonstrated technical writing skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel 10%, possibly international
Preferred
Software design experience for photonics
Data analysis experience using MATLAB or similar
LabVIEW
Linux (Ubuntu, Debian)
CUDA programming language
SBC integration
Teaching/mentoring experience
Customer service experience
Masters in related STEM fields
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription
Life Insurance
Vacation/Sick/Personal Time
Retirement Plans
Company
Hamamatsu Corporation
Hamamatsu Photonics is a leading manufacturer of devices for the generation and measurement of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1996-07-22IPO
Recent News
2025-10-31
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