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Purpose of the Position
The Software Engineer I designs, develops, and maintains systems and architectures for handling of data within the organization. This entails maintenance and improvement of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). It includes all software systems that collect information (test equipment and control systems), data warehouse systems (Database, SharePoint) that store this information, and reporting tools to retrieve and summarize this information. Support project teams in completing all coding and testing tasks. Work with various engineering teams and end-user customers to develop software data solutions.
Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:
- Monitor and maintain our application and database solutions: including timely response to IT helpdesk support inquiries
- Facilitate expansion of MES application use to new products and production areas.
- Format complex data into a user-friendly format.
- Develop and maintain frontend software (UI/UX) for both web-based and desktop applications.
- Develop and maintain backend software (Connection/Integration with DB) for both web-based and desktop applications.
- Application development to meet the core data collection, storage and retrieval needs of the organization. This includes but not limited to:
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES) development,
- test software development,
- reporting tools for data retrieval (ETL Extract, Transform, Load).
- SharePoint tools.
- Design and integration of database calls into different languages.
- Develop efficient algorithms in code. Follow DRY (Don t Repeat Yourself).
- Develop MS PowerApps to support data management needs.
- Manage SharePoint libraries and list structures used for data management.
- Sufficiently document all code written.
- Perform thorough testing on all code written.
- Support project teams through all of phases of the project life cycle.
In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:
- Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that complies with all Company policies and procedures.
- Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Physical Activities:
The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
Qualifications
Experience:
1-4 years in software development role.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of SQL programming, query writing, query performance tuning, and database technologies
- Experience of the following software languages: Python, JavaScript, PHP.
- Familiar with some data visualization tools (Python tools, Jupyter Notebook, Microsoft BI reporting).
- Familiar with LabVIEW, VB6, VB.NET
- Knowledge of MS SharePoint and MS Power Apps.
- Minimum 1-year industry experience auditing code for flaws, security holes, or excessive resource consumption
- Experience with versioning systems like SVN, Git, or Perforce
Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.
Benefits
Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, a generous PTO package, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.