Software Engineer - Robotics - Associate Level

Company: Murphy Search Group
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Opportunity to utilize your experience acquired in your High School Robotics Club or your Senior Project in college that utilized programming in Java to make a machine (robot/ automation) move!

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.

Associate Software Engineers (0 - 3 years of experience)
Please include GitHub info in your resume.
100% On Site role.
No relocation assistance at this time.

Associate Software Engineers contribute to the development of cutting-edge laboratory automation and robotic systems. This is a hands-on engineering role, working with embedded systems, robotic control software, and laboratory automation applications-ranging from prototype development to full-scale production.

This position works closely with senior engineers, manufacturing teams, and field service professionals to build robust, efficient software solutions for liquid-handling robots and instrument-tending automation

Duties/Responsibilities:

--- Develop and support embedded and application-level software for laboratory robots.
--- Learn and contribute to the design and implementation of robotic control software and user interface applications.
--- Assist in the development of core tools that simplify robotic automation programming.
--- Work with the Manufacturing Engineering team to create bring-up, testing, and diagnostic software for production automation equipment.
--- Gain hands-on experience by collaborating with Customer Care teams to diagnose and troubleshoot real-world field service issues.
--- Adhere to ISO 13485 quality standards, ensuring a high standard of medical device software development practices.
--- Stay current with industry trends and best practices in robotics, automation, and software development.
--- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team brainstorming sessions to continuously improve the software and processes.

Skills/Knowledge/Educational Requirements:

--- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
--- Work experience/or internships in a manufacturing environment preferred
--- Proficiency in Java, C/C++, Python, or Rust (experience with multiple is a plus).
--- Strong object-oriented design and software architecture skills.
--- Familiarity with embedded systems, automation software, or robotics control.
--- Understanding of electrical interfacing, sensors, and motor controls.
--- Experience using IDEs (Eclipse, VSCode) and version control (Git, GitHub, etc.).
--- Exposure to web technologies (e.g., Angular, Node.js) is a plus.
--- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
--- Experience with relational or NoSQL databases is a plus.
--- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
--- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
--- Effective communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.
--- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced setting.

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