Sr. Software Engineer
About the role
Shift 1 (United States of America)
About The Role
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading the development of software solutions for embedded Linux platforms, industrial controls, instrumentation systems and IoT edge devices. The position provides technical leadership, collaborates across multiple engineering disciplines, and drives the development of innovative, scalable, secure, and reliable products that support industrial operations and digital transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, debug, document, and maintain complex software applications and embedded systems
Develop software for embedded Linux platforms, industrial controls, instrumentation systems, and IoT edge devices
Lead software architecture, technical design reviews, and software development projects from concept through deployment
Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications, user interfaces, dashboards, and data visualization tools for industrial and digital solutions
Develop cloud-connected applications and services for remote monitoring, diagnostics, analytics, device management, and digital product offerings
Develop algorithms for data acquisition, signal processing, analytics, artificial intelligence, and operational intelligence solutions
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and product management teams to deliver integrated solutions
Develop and implement AI-enabled capabilities that enhance automation, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency
Ensure software quality through code reviews, automated testing, continuous integration, cybersecurity best practices, and engineering standards
Mentor junior engineer(s) and provide technical leadership while driving continuous improvement, innovation, and product modernization
Qualifications And Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of professional software development experience, including technical leadership responsibilities
Strong proficiency in C and C++ software development
Extensive experience developing applications on Linux-based and embedded platforms
Experience developing software for industrial controls, instrumentation, automation systems, IoT products, or edge computing solutions
Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Desired knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, OPC UA, or similar technologies
Desired knowledge of AI/ML technologies and data analytics
Desired experience developing real-time, multithreaded applications
Desired experience with modern web development technologies, including JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, React, Angular, Node.js, or similar front-end and back-end frameworks
Desired experience with secure application development practices and cybersecurity
Desired knowledge of developing full-stack web applications using databases, cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
Desired experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing
Who We Are
Coperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.
EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, debug, document, and maintain complex software applications and embedded systems
- Develop software for embedded Linux platforms, industrial controls, instrumentation systems, and IoT edge devices
- Lead software architecture, technical design reviews, and software development projects from concept through deployment
- Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications, user interfaces, dashboards, and data visualization tools for industrial and digital solutions
- Develop cloud-connected applications and services for remote monitoring, diagnostics, analytics, device management, and digital product offerings
- Develop algorithms for data acquisition, signal processing, analytics, artificial intelligence, and operational intelligence solutions
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, manufacturing, and product management teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Develop and implement AI-enabled capabilities that enhance automation, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, including technical leadership responsibilities
- Strong proficiency in C and C++ software development
- Extensive experience developing applications on Linux-based and embedded platforms
- Experience developing software for industrial controls, instrumentation, automation systems, IoT products, or edge computing solutions
- Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Desired knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, OPC UA, or similar technologies
- Desired knowledge of AI/ML technologies and data analytics
Skills mentioned
About Coperion
Hi, we are Coperion! 👋 We are pioneers, inventors, thinkers, doers, creators, organizational talents, data nerds, both machine and people experts and much more. By combining our strengths, we made a name for ourselves as a worldwide technology leader for a broad range of high-end process solutions and complete systems used in various industries. Within the Coperion Group experts from leading brands, such as Bakon, Coperion, including the former Schenck Process FPM group of companies, Coperion K-Tron, Diosna, Gabler Engineering, Herbold Meckesheim, Peerless, Shaffer, Shick Esteve, Unifiller, as well as VMI, work closely together to provide comprehensive machines and (complete) systems for all kinds of applications. Our technologies range from extrusion, plastics recycling, feeding and bulk material handling to ingredient automation, pre-dough systems, mixing, and depositing systems. As an integrated technology provider, we use our comprehensive expertise and network to implement individual solutions for companies around the world. This covers the full added value chain of the production process from consultation and planning, through engineering, process optimization, manufacturing, delivery, installation and commissioning through our worldwide service network. As part of our parent company Hillenbrand and in line with our motto "Shape what matters for tomorrow", we are constantly working on new solutions for current and future challenges. Let’s stay in touch - We invite you to follow our journey on LinkedIn! For legal notice information please see: https://www.coperion.com/en/support/imprint/ Also please refer to our data privacy policy here: https://www.coperion.com/en/support/data-protection