Fairbanks Scales Inc Hiring for Sr. Software Engineer Job at Saint Johnsbury, VT Full Time

Develop, research, design, implement, test, and evaluate software and hardware. Collaborate with Product Management group for adjustments as the product evolves through the development cycle as well as updates and changes over products life cycles to meet the changing needs of our customers.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist other engineers in developing new hardware and software products.
• Obtain pricing and availability of new components used in a design.
• Coordinate the ordering of parts for prototype and/or concept designs.
• Develop and support Product Evaluation Procedures.
• Evaluate test data and troubleshoot existing designs.
• Write Engineering Change Requests as required.
• Develop Software for electrical scale instrumentation and other related components.
• Perform testing on hardware, software, and scale designs.
• Write engineering specifications for product development.
• Meet with various vendors and evaluate new and current parts that can either save money, be an alternate source, or provide a simpler/better solution.
• Support engineering, Product Management, purchasing, manufacturing, and field service throughout the life of a product.
• Evaluate parts changes/replacements requested by purchasing.
• Write, review, and update Service or Operator Manuals.
• Develop test plans.
• Provide input on timelines, provide cost estimates, and write engineering specifications for product development.
• Meet with various vendors and evaluate new and current parts that can either save money, be an alternate source, or provide a simple/better solution; evaluate requests from Purchasing to review parts changes or replacements.
• Support and collaborate with the Product Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Field Service groups and any other business function throughout the life cycle of the products.

Required Qualifications – Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combined education and related work experience.
• Must have a minimum of five years of directly related experience.
• Experience working with toolsets under the Eclipse IDE. Altium Design and Crank software experience preferred.
• Experience working with various OS including Windows and Linux.
• Experience in C, C++, C#, Lua, SQL.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Strong PC skills including hardware and standard software applications used.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and applications.
• Knowledge of PC hardware, software, communication/interface protocols, machine design and manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles of scale design, testing and manufacturing.
• Critical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels.
• On occasion, field customer visits may be necessary for design input, or troubleshooting and conditions will vary greatly based on type of industry i.e. construction, waste management, food processing, agriculture, warehousing, etc.

Physical Abilities – Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
• Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
• Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on computer.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

WHO IS FAIRBANKS SCALES INC.?

For more than 185 years, Fairbanks has manufactured and provided top quality industrial weighing equipment and dependable service through a network of Fairbanks sales and service representatives and authorized distributors. Fairbanks continues to break new ground in scale design, setting the new standard in weighing equipment and systems engineering while meeting the special needs of our customers.

Fairbanks Scales provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.

EEO/M/F/D/V

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Johnsbury, VT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• REST: 1 year (Preferred)
• Java: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: Multiple Locations