Senior Software Engineer, HVAC/R

Senior Software Engineer, HVAC/R

Experience level: Mid-senior

Years of experience: 8

Education: Bachelor's degree

Job function: Engineering

Industry: Electrical/electronic manufacturing

Number of positions: 1

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for one of our engineering clients to lead the planning, design, and development of software for tools, machines, and accessory products within the HVAC/R market. This role involves both new product introduction and the improvement of current designs, with significant autonomy in decision-making for critical project aspects.

What you will do

• Lead other engineers in designing individual tools and machines, potentially serving as the lead on specific projects.
• Evaluate project progress and results for assigned areas.
• Own project-level goals, breaking down ambiguous tasks into manageable units with clear milestones.
• Mentor junior engineers (Engineer I, II, and III) by coaching them through complex technical challenges.
• Provide technical leadership, guiding design concepts from inception to production as a subject matter expert.
• Support department goals by designing and executing test plans.
• Provide advanced production-line support.
• Develop product specifications for new product ideas.
• Support new production development and report on progress in department, new product, and stage-gate meetings.
• Transform initial product designs into production-ready documentation.
• Update released production documentation following established change-control processes.
• Manage up to two direct reports, including interviewing, selection, onboarding, time approval, performance reviews, and addressing performance concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including training colleagues on processes.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Eight years of progressive experience in embedded firmware and mobile/desktop application development and testing.
• Solid understanding of the new product development process.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively in presentations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Technical skills:
  • Proficiency in UWP, Visual C++, C#, VB.NET, and ASP.NET.
  • Ability to code and test applications for Android and iOS platforms.
• Experience with the full product software lifecycle, from concept through post-launch.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Preferred qualifications

• Infor ERP experience.
• EPA 608 certification.
• SolidWorks experience.
• DBWorks or Enterprise PDM experience.
• Technical skills:
  • Experience with Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Ethernet, and TCP/IP.
  • Experience with JIRA.

Schedule

• Four-day work week with 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Additional hours may be required during peak periods.