Metrology Solutions Software Engineer at Mitutoyo America Corporation in Mason, Ohio

Job Description:

Position Summary

Mitutoyo America Corporation, leader in Metrology solutions, is looking for a mechanical/electrical engineer that has strong software programming experience. Are you excited about implementing measurement solutions in a various of industry, then this is the position for you. This position resides just outside of Cincinnati, OH in Mason. Join Mitutoyo and look forward to working with a top notch Solutions team with over 100 years of experience.

What you’ll do?

• Collaborate with the Sales-Solutions Engineering, Sales-Applications teams on custom measurement applications and equipment adaptations for specific customer applications.


• Participate in customer specification meetings to determine the needs of the specific application.


• Analyze software requirements to determine feasibility of design, work with solutions engineers to clarify user needs, suggest changes and determine extent of programming required.


• Research new functionality, industry developments, measurement technology and hardware integration for future system upgrades or enhancements.


• Formulate and design software system programs and interface screens involving multiple modules or subsystems.


• Proficient use of dominant global industrial communication bus protocols and associated hardware. (Profinet, EtherCAT, Ethernet IP, OPC-UA, CC-Link, MTConnect, etc.)


• Development of applications for data, data conditioning and database management as it pertains to custom measurement solutions.


• Develop and programming of industrial PLC’s and HMI’s as it pertains to custom measurement solutions.


• Encode program, prepare test data, test and debug program.


• Specify appropriate hardware for optimal performance of the planned developments.


• Analyze test runs, determine necessary modifications and re-code program.


• Create and compile software specifications, user documentation and development documentation.


• Replicate user system errors, analyze test runs, determine bug and code program fix.


• Provide technical support to solutions engineering or end users to resolve system problems.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering skills


• Software programming skills

Why choose Mitutoyo?

Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leader in the field of precision measuring tools and instruments. We serve an important role in providing state-of-the-art measurement products to manufacturing companies throughout North America. We are the only full-line provider of Metrology solutions in North America that can satisfy every measurement challenge faced by our customers. Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary package


• Minimum 17 days PTO plus at least 10 paid holidays per year


• Shut down period at the end of the year


• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance


• STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program


• 401(k) Plan plus company match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Service Recognition


• Company Vacation House in Florida

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

 Competencies                                

• Communication, Oral and Written


• Problem Solving


• Quality and Quantity of Work


• Job Knowledge

Supervisory Responsibilities:  There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Work Environment:  Primarily 80% Office Environment, with a 20% mix of industrial settings. 

Physical Demands: The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.  They also need the ability to access machinery and equipment within an industrial manufacturing environment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. 

Monday – Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

Travel:  There is the potential for up to 40% travel associated with this position with in the continental United States, with some limited international potential.

Required Education and Experience:  Education equivalent of four year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical engineering; Seven years’ experience.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reports To:  Solutions Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability & Veteran

 

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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