Software Sustainability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title:  Software Sustainability Engineer 

Department: Engineering 

Reports To:  Production and Quality Manger 

FLSA Category:   Exempt 

Pay: $91,800 - $126,200  

Come Join Our Team:   

We take pride in building quality products—and enriching the lives of those who make it possible. As a growing company, we invest in our people, our processes, and the technology that drives our success. We believe that when our team members thrive, our company thrives. We offer opportunities for career growth in a supportive, hands-on environment where your contributions make a difference every day. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a positive, team-oriented culture where autonomy is earned, hard work is rewarded, and every employee’s voice matters. Come grow with us and help shape our future! 

Who We Are:   

Sierra Instruments , a TASI Measurement company, has been a global pioneer in the design and manufacturing of flow instruments that you can trust. We provide accurate and efficient solutions that control industrial processes, regulate oil and gas to minimize greenhouse gases, convert waste to energy, deliver life-saving medicine, and create silicon chips that enable advanced technology. With over 150 locations in over 50 countries, Sierra provides innovative products and services where and when needed.  

Being a part of TASI Measurement means having big company perks with a decentralized operating structure that enables us to remain close to our customers and their needs. 

What We Offer:   

• Competitive salaries  

• 10 paid holidays each year, vacation, sick time and volunteer time  

• 401(k) with employer match – immediately vested  

• HSA, pre-tax health savings program 

• Flexible work schedules that promote a healthy work-life balance 

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Employer-paid life insurance 

• Pet Insurance   

• Tuition Reimbursement  

• Scholarship Programs   

Job Summary:   

The Software Sustainability Engineer can understand legacy factory software, support production-critical systems, interface with a variety of sensors and instruments, and help modernize systems while maintaining accuracy, reliability, safety, quality, and traceability.  

This role is based on-site with our main facility in Monterey, CA. This will also include work at our Marina facility. There is no remote work option available. 

Responsibilities:   

• Support and improve software used for production, calibration, testing, and manufacturing operations. 

• Troubleshoot software issues affecting production, quality, calibration, and manufacturing performance. 

• Develop and maintain applications that interact with production equipment, sensors, instruments, and databases. 

• Support modernization of legacy software platforms and migration to newer technologies. 

• Create reports, dashboards, and data tools that improve visibility into production and quality performance. 

• Support calibration systems, test systems, data acquisition systems, and manufacturing automation. 

• Participating in software architecture, validation, and deployment activities. 

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, IT, and operations teams. 

• Document system functionality, software changes, troubleshooting activities, and validation results. 

• Support engineering change implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Participate in new product development projects, prototype activities, and product introductions. 

• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills. 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, work instructions, procedures, and illustrated service or manufacturing documents. 

• Versed on Microsoft Office 365 Tools 

Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field. 

• At least 2 years of professional software development experience. 

• Experience with C#, .NET, Python, Visual Basic, SQL Server, or similar technologies. 

• Experience with modern programming practices and object-oriented development. 

• Experience supporting embedded controllers, firmware, communication interfaces, and legacy software platforms. Comfortable working with existing architectures, reverse engineering system behavior, and troubleshooting issues across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries. 

• Fundamental understanding of computer architecture, microcontrollers, memory devices, serial communications, and hardware/software interaction. 

• Experience with SQL databases. 

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, preferably Epicor. 

• Experience troubleshooting software systems and working with production or test environments. 

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, calibration, test engineering, or instrumentation environments. 

• Familiarity with source control tools. 

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills. 

• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• At least 5 years of professional software development experience. 

• Experience modernizing legacy software applications. 

• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, industrial communications, sensors, or instrumentation. 

• Experience with MES, production reporting, dashboards, or quality data systems. 

• Exposure to thermal mass flow measurement, gas flow systems, or industrial instrumentation. 

• Understanding of electronics, hardware interfaces, or embedded systems. 

• Knowledge of digital communication hardware and protocols such as RS232, RS485, USB, MODBUS, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, BACnet, HART, Ethernet, or similar industrial standards. 

• Experience with GUIs. 

Physical Demands: