Senior Software Engineer

About us: Sciaky Inc.

Established in 1939, Sciaky, Inc. is the most trusted provider of advanced welding systems and job shop welding services in the fabrication market. Our wide selection of electron beam welders, electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM®) solutions and advanced arc welders makes us the most versatile welding solutions supplier on the planet.

Sciaky is at the forefront of electron beam welding technology and pioneers of metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes, also referred to as 3D printing. We are dedicated to world-class engineering, as well as extensive research and development. When customers talk to Sciaky about their 3D printing or welding requirements, they’re dealing with the best in the business. Our welding systems and EBAM industrial 3D printing machines are distributed internationally and found in manufacturing plants and advanced research centers around the world.

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Sciaky's world headquarters occupies more than 140,000 square feet of clean and modern facilities. All welding services, design, manufacturing, hardware and software development, testing, as well as research and development is conducted here.

Job Location(s)

Chicago, IL (near Midway Airport)

Role – Software Engineer (full-time)

Sciaky is seeking a Software Engineer who will assist in planning and coordinating all activities related to software requirements of our EBAM and Additive Manufacturing systems.

You’ll be doing a lot of this:

• Maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications
• Communicating and collaborating to solve problems
• Applying knowledge of best practices
• Design, develop and deploy software
• Presenting products and ideas
• Represent Sciaky in front of customers and users

So, you should have this:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related engineering degree
• Minimum of 7 years of prior direct experience in software development, programming design and systems management
• Experience and understanding with C#, C++, C, Labview, Visual Studio
• Experience with hardware-software integration, good understanding of various communications protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS232
• Experience with real-time system development
• Experience preferred with TwinCAT real time development
• PLC, HMI industrial technology programming
• Strong knowledge of version control (Git or similar)
• Strong ability to grasp and apply new information quickly, high attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task and enthusiastic attitude
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Great communication and documentation skills
• Ability to to work well in a team setting and make decisions in high-stress situations
• Travel to the client for installation, test, debug, start-up, commissioning and training