Software Engineer – Automation Systems

US Tech Solutions
Creve Coeur, Missouri, United StatesContractPosted Sep 15, 2026

About the role

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description:

Develop, enhance, and support software solutions for automated laboratory and industrial systems. Design and implement software that integrates instrumentation, machine vision, data acquisition, and enterprise data systems to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability of research and operational processes.

Manager looking for: Software development, Industrial automation, Instrument integration, Imaging systems, and Laboratory systems. He is not looking for general software developers, junior automation engineers, or candidates lacking robotics/machine vision experience

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and maintain software for engineering and laboratory systems.

Develop applications using C#, MATLAB, Python, C++, or related technologies.

Integrate software with instrumentation, sensors, cameras, robotics, and motion control platforms.

Develop software interfaces between automation systems, databases, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.

Support machine vision and image-processing software applications.

Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

Troubleshoot software and system integration issues.

Develop technical documentation, software specifications, and user guides.

Follow software engineering best practices including version control, testing, cybersecurity, and code reviews.

Experience:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

5+ years of experience developing software for automation, industrial, scientific, or engineering systems.

Strong programming skills in C#, MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar object-oriented languages.

Experience integrating software with hardware systems, instrumentation, sensors, machine vision, robotics, or industrial control platforms.

Knowledge of industrial automation architectures, control systems, and communication protocols.

Experience with source control, software testing, and modern software engineering practices.

Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Skills:

Strong Programming

Machine to Machine/Machine Automation/Industrial Automation

Education:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Additional Qualifications:

Shift Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00 PM CST

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

AI Statement: By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software for engineering and laboratory systems.
  • Develop applications using C#, MATLAB, Python, C++, or related technologies.
  • Integrate software with instrumentation, sensors, cameras, robotics, and motion control platforms.
  • Develop software interfaces between automation systems, databases, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications.
  • Support machine vision and image-processing software applications.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
  • Troubleshoot software and system integration issues.
  • Develop technical documentation, software specifications, and user guides.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience developing software for automation, industrial, scientific, or engineering systems.
  • Strong programming skills in C#, MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar object-oriented languages.
  • Experience integrating software with hardware systems, instrumentation, sensors, machine vision, robotics, or industrial control platforms.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation architectures, control systems, and communication protocols.
  • Experience with source control, software testing, and modern software engineering practices.
  • Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Skills mentioned

C#PythonC++MATLABAutomationRoboticsComputer VisionSoftware TestingGitSystems Engineering

About US Tech Solutions

USTECH SOLUTIONS is the largest privately owned diversity workforce partner with a global footprint. For 20+ years, we have partnered with leading MSPs and some of the world’s largest enterprises to deliver a flexible workforce. We serve Fortune 500 giants and growing businesses alike, reinventing the role of humans in a digital workforce. ‘Reinventing Human’ is about connecting you with top talent and seamlessly integrating new hires into your programs through our next gen AI powered Talent platforms. As the largest private diversity supplier in the US, we champion inclusion and unlock hidden potential. We work with leading MSPs and are a trusted strategic partner to the world’s top brands. At USTECH SOLUTIONS, we're inverting the talent hiring pyramid by offering a range of solutions from curated talent pools, workforce management services, and IT services resourcing to IC compliance. Our legacy and close affinity to the computing industry has equipped us with the expertise and vision to provision AI platform solutions that help organizations to innovate faster. Considering Statement of Work? Meet US Tech Digital (ustechdigital.com). We're helping businesses achieve digital leadership through our tailored SOW solutions, utilizing market-leading technology products and our proprietary in-house developed platform solutions. Explore our full range of services and solutions by visiting our website: ustechsolutions.com

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H-1B sponsorship history

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