Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Optical Automation Software Engineer

• Python programming for hardware control, automation, and data analysis.
• Computer Vision applications, using OpenCV or similar image processing libraries.
• Proven experience developing software interfaces for peripheral devices, including motion stages, industrial cameras, illumination sources, and optical measurement equipment, across both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to integrate custom analytical algorithms and third-party data processing libraries.
• Familiarity with modern AI coding agents to accelerate development cycles and problem-solve complex logic.
• Experience working with ISO 13485, FDA design control regulations, and working within a highly regulated Quality Management System is highly preferred.

• Develop/deploy and maintain custom software applications utilized for precision engineering analysis and daily production manufacturing.
• Program hardware abstraction layers to synchronously control and communicate with peripheral metrology devices via USB, Serial, Ethernet, or vendor-specific APIs.
• Design and execute automated data collection sequences, ensuring accurate synchronization between physical motion stages and image capture hardware.
• Implement computer vision routines to automate the inspection, measurement, and alignment of complex optomechanical systems.
• Architect automated reporting systems that generate detailed technical reports and diagnostic logs for quality control.
• Lead root cause analysis to solve complex software bugs or hardware integration challenges.
• Ensure all software development activities, version control, and documentation comply with ISO 13485 standards.
• Develop and execute software validation activities to ensure applications meet functional, quality, and regulatory requirements.