R&D Software Engineer

Company: Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability. Read about our career opportunities below and inquire about being a member of our first-class team.For job openings in other WEG facilities in the USA, check the list below:Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.Minneapolis, MNPosition: R&D Software EngineerDepartment: R&D DepartmentPrimary Objective of Position:The Research & Development (R&D) Software Engineer is responsible for developing software solutions for monitoring large rotating electrical machines. Position focuses on frontend applications; interfacing with the equipment via Edge Computing.Major Areas of Accountability:

• Research and Development; accountable for carrying out and/or supporting research and development projects.
• Design and Development; responsible for designing and carrying out experiments on prototype and production machines to verify analyses.
• Manages the planning, analysis, scheduling, test verification, and executing of R & D projects.
• Accountable for generating specifications, standards, and project reports supporting both R&D projects and Production Engineering projects.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams providing technical support to other departments; resolving technical issues to meet special customer requirements.
• Must adhere to and fully support the Electric Machinery Quality Policy.
• Ensures compliance with applicable company - departmental policies and procedures.
• Domestic and international customer travel of up to 25%; troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
  • Experience; 1-2+ years' experience in the design or development of custom software for front end applications or other app design of stand-alone devices.
  • Education; BS degree in Computer Science or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with architecture of modern programs in order to integrate stand-alone devices to existing user systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand, evaluate, and solve complex issues of technical content.
  • Experimentation, coding, or analytical design experience required. Proficient with C/C++ and Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP (preferred). Working knowledge of C#.
  • Demonstrated experience working with communication systems; USB, EIA-485, MODBUS, or other protocols preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience developing software for Windows & Linux.
  • Must be an enthusiastic self-starter, who is results-oriented and a team player.
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to present results via written reports, presentations, multimedia, etc. with internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep multiple tasks and activities coordinated, prioritized, documented, and in motion or progress at one time.Physical Requirements:
    • Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities. This requires climbing stairs and moving over, around, and about shop machinery.
    • Have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted.Salary Range$70,000 to $90,000Company cannot provide sponsorship for this positionWEG Electric Corp. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please emailaskhr@weg.net . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mailaskhr@weg.net or call 678-534-4252. This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
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