Manufacturing Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Software Engineer

Bellows Falls, Vermont

Chroma Technology Corp., a world leader in the advanced manufacturing of thin-film optical coatings, has an exciting opening for a Manufacturing Software Engineer!

JOIN OUR AWARD-WINNING TEAM! Recognized as a Best Places to Work in Vermont. Chroma Technology Corp. is a certified B corporation. We are able to offer an extremely generous package of benefits, rewards, and a value-driven work environment. Join our collaborative team of self-motivated, independent workers willing to strategize and together work towards the long-term prosperity of the company.

The Manufacturing Software Engineer will be part of a small team responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of software that powers Chroma’s advanced manufacturing, including optical thin film design, optical simulation, manufacturing control and automation, data collection and analysis. We are looking for applicants who use a blend of creativity and sound engineering to solve unique technical challenges. 

You’ll share ownership of a large collection of in-house applications and systems that are continually evolving to keep Chroma’s manufacturing capabilities ahead of our competition’s, and you’ll be expected to make a big impact on their future direction. Chroma values strong relationships, so we are seeking someone available and excited for a long career with us.

We’ll expect you to provide leadership in developing and implementing projects that rely on our custom software to advance our manufacturing capabilities, so you should be an effective project manager with outstanding communication skills. You’ll also be part of advancing the software teams’ own tools and processes, including AI usage and CI/CD tools. We want to see you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy learning from and training your colleagues. 

We are seeking applicants with the following essential qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar, or the ability to prove equivalent work experience.

• Programming:

  • 3+ years programming in a Microsoft Windows desktop environment

  • 2+ years programming for hardware automation

• Experience with AI-assisted software engineering

• Experience with team development of software using a code repository system such as SVN or GIT

Having experience with any of the following is an advantage, and it’s really fun stuff to learn:

• Experience with C# .NET, Delphi RAD Studio

• Experience with SQL databases

• Optical thin-film filters. These filters are used to see the smallest structures seen by microscopes, and the biggest structures you can see by telescope. Chances are good that if you took a PCR test over the last few years, you’ve benefited from a Chroma filter. It’s a fascinating industry, and our in-house software team covers portions of all our business processes, optical design, spectroscopy, thin-film coating and processing automation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range $85,000 - $120,000

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401K

• 80 Hours Sick/Personal Time and 80 Hours Vacation 

• Education Assistance and Wellness Reimbursement

Please note that the compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, education, and internal equity. As such, applicants should not expect to receive the maximum of the posted range.

Please visit our career page at  to review the full job description, summary of benefits, and to apply online.

Chroma Technology Corp is an equal opportunity employer.