Manufacturing Software Engineer
New England, VT | 50% Hybrid Flexibility
The Company
Join an employee-owned, employee-centric technology company developing industry-leading optical filters that support scientific and technical communities around the world.
This is an environment where employees are treated as owners. Your ideas and contributions matter, and you have the opportunity to share directly in the company's financial and operational success.
The organization combines an entrepreneurial mindset with a strong commitment to innovation, customer focus, quality, and community involvement. The company actively supports local nonprofits, educational programs, and charitable initiatives.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Build and improve software that directly supports advanced optical manufacturing and technology.
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Take ownership of software systems used across manufacturing, testing, optical simulation, and thin-film design.
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Develop automation solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency and process capability.
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Work with sophisticated manufacturing equipment and high-tech optical filter production processes.
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Use AI-assisted software engineering tools as part of the daily development workflow.
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Influence the evolution of thin-film CAD software and statistical process control systems.
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Lead engineering projects while managing priorities, resources, timelines, and budgets.
They Value and Appreciate Their Employees
The organization values employees who take ownership, think entrepreneurially, and continuously look for better ways to solve problems.
They appreciate engineers who can combine strong software development fundamentals with practical manufacturing knowledge and who are comfortable working directly with internal customers, production teams, vendors, and engineering groups.
The culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, quality, customer focus, and accountability while encouraging employees to contribute ideas and take ownership of meaningful projects.
Your Role with the Company
As the Manufacturing Software Engineer – Process Equipment, you will design, acquire, integrate, and continuously improve software systems that support advanced manufacturing operations.
You will work across software development, manufacturing automation, statistical process control, optical simulation, thin-film design, and process equipment. You will also help identify opportunities for software improvements, automation, and data-driven process optimization.
Community Information
The position is located in Northern New England, offering access to a combination of established communities, outdoor recreation, and a strong quality-of-life environment.
The region provides proximity to mountains, forests, lakes, and coastal areas depending on the specific location, while also supporting established manufacturing, technology, engineering, and scientific communities.
Background Profile
Must Have
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent proven work experience.
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3+ years of programming experience across various development environments.
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3+ years of programming experience in a Microsoft Windows environment.
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2+ years of hands-on experience programming for hardware and factory automation.
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Strong experience with team-driven software development using repository/version-control systems such as Git or SVN.
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Hands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted software engineering tools to streamline software development.
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Ability to design, develop, modify, integrate, and support software used in manufacturing or technical environments.
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Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into practical software or process improvements.
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Strong ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and internal customers.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to engineering projects with evolving requirements.
Desired
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Experience with C# / .NET.
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Experience with Delphi RAD Studio.
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Knowledge of thin-film design.
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Knowledge of spectroscopy.
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Experience with vacuum coating equipment and processes.
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Experience developing software for optical or scientific applications.
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Experience with manufacturing process automation and equipment integration.
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Experience with statistical process control or manufacturing data analysis.
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Experience qualifying new software systems, tools, and manufacturing processes.
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Experience working with optical manufacturing or high-technology production environments.
Additional Job Details
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Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000
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Location: Northern New England,VT
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Type of Role: Full-time, Direct Hire
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Travel Required: Minimal
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Relocation Assistance: Negotiable
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Visa Sponsorship: U.S. Citizen, Green Card