TENSION PACKAGING & AUTOMATION
Title: Software Engineer
Department: Packaging & Automation
Reports to: Director of Software Engineering
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Software Engineer – Innovate and Shape the Future of Packaging Automation
Summary: Are you passionate about designing and building innovative solutions? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and exploring cutting-edge technology? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Tension Packaging & Automation. As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating high-quality products and providing top-tier support to our valued customers. Join us as we revolutionize the packaging industry!
About Us: At Tension Packaging & Automation, we’re not just a company; we’re a community of engineers, tinkerers, and visionaries. Our collaborative environment encourages exploration, creativity, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering our engineers to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Be a part of what shapes the future of automation.
Responsibilities: - Conceptual Design: Utilize your creativity and problem-solving skills to create comprehensive software designs for packaging equipment in industrial and commercial environments including pharmaceutical processing.
- Development and Improvement: Work hands-on to create new developments and improve existing designs to meet customer and organizational needs.
- Lean Team Collaboration: Collaborate with like-minded individuals to meet customer needs efficiently in a Lean environment.
- Project Management: Ensure project requirements and schedules are met.
- Team Assistance: Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to assist other members of the team.
- Technical Expertise:
- OOP: Strong experience with Object-Oriented programming languages
- Modern Design Concepts: Stay up to date with the latest trends in software design and apply them to enhance our systems.
- Programming Language: .NET Stack with C# and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
- Database: MS SQL or another relational database
- Customer Relationships: Build strong relationships with clients through effective communication and support.
- Project/Product Lifecycle: Contribute to the entire lifecycle of products and projects from design through post installation support.
Qualifications:
- High school Diploma or equivalent required. Higher education degree in Software Engineering, or another related field recommended.
- Proven experience in software development and support.
- Existing experience in warehouse and materials handling equipment design including conveyors, sortation systems, print and apply, and other packaging systems.
- Existing experience in Pharmacy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft based office software (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong understanding of modern software systems.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Initiative-taking attitude with the ability to work independently.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Valid driver’s license or eligible to receive one.
- Ability to travel to vendor and customer sites for startup and support of systems.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.
- While performing duties of this job, the individual would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Must have the ability to sit for extended periods on airplane or in an auto to reach job destinations.
- Must have the ability to have manual dexterity to operate equipment and tools required on the job.
- Must have the ability to use a computer and sit for extended periods of time while doing so.
Reporting Structure: You’ll report directly to the Director of Software Engineering, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Benefits: This position is eligible for all company benefits which include, but are not limited to:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Vacation time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
