.**RETHINK MANUFACTURING**The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we're innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers' unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.**ABOUT THE ROLE**We are looking for a top-notch Software Application Engineer specializing in robotics programming to be a part of our automation team.**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**:- Software architecture and design- APIs and integration with ERP, shop-floor management systems and machine controls (PLCs, drivers, robot controllers, industrial communications protocols)- Collaborate with IT (interfaces, security, company standards)- Automatic data gathering, statistics, analytics and representation through reports and dashboards- Create and maintain related controlled documentation- Support system commissioning, qualification and de-bugging- Manage software configuration control and release**WHAT WE WANT TO SEE**:- BSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar- Minimum of 5 years of experience in: multi-disciplinary systems and multi-software platforms- Industrial automation and industrial equipment controls, manufacturing process- PLC/IPC logic and programming, troubleshooting and configuration with industry leading vendors (Beckhoff, Modicon, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Aromat)- Serial & Bus Communication protocols: e.G. Ethernet/Profinet, RS232/422/485, Modbus, CAN Open, EtherCAT, Profibus, TCP/IP and others- Robotics programming: Fanuc, Nachi, Epson, Kuka, Denso- Technical savvy, system oriented, great aptitude to machines, processes and controls- Love to work in a dynamic environment- Capable of analyzing, de-bugging and solving complex problems- Team player- Proficient in programming**IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD**:- Great communicator- Passionate and creative, hands-on, love to code- Well organized, pays attention to detail, methodical- English at a high level (written and oral)**WHO YOU ARE**:- You are customer obsessed- You believe in the power of a team, diversity of thought, and unity of action- You always act with integrity, keep your commitments, and practice transparency- You think boldly, lead with courage, and demand the highest standards- You drive for results and act like an owner**BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY**We're looking for people who believe they can personally help modernize a global industry and want to work alongside passionate teammates who share their vision