Software Developer Iii

Wolf Robotics, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric, has had over 8,400 installations, our team of automation professionals has implemented solutions for the toughest metal working projects around. We foster an environment that encourages our group of bright, talented, and skilled employees to design and develop new products. 

Req. ID: 24018 

Lincoln Electric Company, has been the industry leader for over 30 years in the robotic automation of welding, cutting, material removal, grinding, and press brake operations.  We have provided industry solutions to the fabricators of construction, agricultural, mining, off-road, energy, and transportation equipment.  Through the expertise of our personnel we develop numerous specialty products that increase productivity and maintain quality. The innovative designs and solutions we create are produced to meet or exceed our customer expectations.

Position Summary:  This position is responsible to develop new industrial robotics technologies in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment.  This position will interpret complex and ill-defined requirements and develop them into elegant and creative software solutions. This position will work effectively with and challenge other experienced developers at all stages of the software development life-cycle including requirements analysis, high-level design, low-level algorithms, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Work “hands-on” with industrial robotic welding systems
• Create software tools to automate processes and metrics
• Write high quality code (well designed, readable, testable, efficient, etc.) in a test-driven development environment
• Document and maintain various codebases
• Keeps job knowledge current through continual studying of latest development methodologies and technologies
• Communicate effectively in a small team of software engineering professionals
• Maintain excellent personal organization to enable effective multi-tasking, strong attention to detail, and simultaneous management of projects at different development stages
• Ability to work independently
• Recommend improvement to existing software and/or the creation of new software
• Work at all level of the software engineering process (analysis, architecture & design, development, documentation, integration, test, etc.)
• Work directly with stakeholders to define business requirements, then plan and implement solutions
• Direct and mentor less experienced team members in the art of software requirements definition and development
• On an ongoing basis, compare needs with software capabilities, then proactively form strategies to solve problems that are often ill-defined

• BS in computer science, computer/electrical/mechanical engineering or other related fields
• Minimum 6-8 years’ experience with C# in a desktop environment (MS .NET, WPF, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of software development fundamentals (OO, IoC, SOLID, Design Patterns, etc.)
• Experience with collaboration and continuous integration tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, etc.)
• User interface design
• Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS) desirable
• Experience with nVidia CUDA and C++ desirable
• Understanding of robot kinematics and trajectory planning desirable
• The innate desire to derive satisfaction from a job well done and to seek out challenging (and rewarding) tasks

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team oriented
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic agenda
• Resourceful with strong problem solving skills
• Must be able to solve difficult customer problems

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Work is usually a mix of sedentary and walking.  Use of the telephone is extensive. In the office there is minimal reaching, bending and lifting in relationship to documents and stored records. When at a customer facility, there will be lifting, reaching, bending, dragging, pulling and carrying of parts and equipment.  This individual may have to walk long distances to reach the equipment within the customer’s facility.
• Work environment: This individual may have to sit for long periods of time. The noise level is usually moderate. Traveling may be unplanned and immediate; hours may be irregular.

Wage Rate: $113,063.00 - $161,518.00

Lincoln Electric Automation Inc., (Wolf Robotics), a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., has had over 8,400 installations, our team of automation professionals has implemented solutions for the toughest metal working projects around. We foster an environment that encourages our group of bright, talented, and skilled employees to design and develop new products. We are proud to offer our full time candidates a comprehensive benefit programs which include:

• Health Insurance with HSA and FSA options
• Student Loan Debt Repayment
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Bonus

Participation in any of the benefit plans and programs made available to employees/candidates meeting eligibility requirements. Lincoln Electric Automation Inc., reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan or program at any time in accordance with applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world.  With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges.  It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.  Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric.  Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms.  Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
EOE, including disability/veterans