Senior Automation Software Engineer - Garmin International, Inc.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Automation Software Engineer in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating complex automated and robotic systems, applications and integrated manufacturing equipment in a team environment that contributes to improved operations and Smart Factory enablement while leading efforts in researching and developing new, cutting-edge automation concepts and solutions through system designs and programming, integrating them into a working solution.

Essential Functions

• Develops innovative software applications in C#, VB, .NET, Python or other selected languages for Garmin, and reviews other engineers’ code
• Creates complex system architectures, as well as detailed program code, to control the operation of automated equipment and integrates with Garmin’s Manufacturing Execution System
• Develops user-friendly, flexible, and highly efficient architecture for user interfaces that enable Process Engineers/Operators to interact with and control automated equipment
• Utilizes necessary tools/technical expertise to provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Demonstrates ability to complete well defined complex tasks
• Reviews moderately complex designs and makes recommendations
• Able to lead moderately complex projects, coordinating efforts across multiple automation engineering leads
• Makes substantial contributions towards determination of project goals/objective feasibility
• Makes technical/process recommendations to guide the work of others
• Identifies opportunities to introduce automation and new technology within Operations
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise on technical topics
• Serves as a mentor to less experienced Automation Engineer (Automation Engineer 1 & 2)
• Creates equipment and/or application information including operating instruction and user manuals for deployed solutions
• Participates in recruiting activities as assigned
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or another related engineering discipline AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a rule)
• Must demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in use of engineering tools
• Must demonstrate full use of industry standards and procedures
• Must demonstrate competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate solutions
• Must be positive, detail/team oriented, work collaboratively/proactively/effectively with minimal supervision and the ability to prioritize/multi-task in a flexible, fast paced, and challenging environment
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other business segments, and with an understanding of how Automation objectives impact other disciplines
• Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion and thoroughly document work in an organized manner, creating revision-controlled documentation
• Must possess proficiency and possess experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C#, VB, .NET, Python, or other selected language

Desired Qualifications

• Previous work experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in a team environment
• Previous experience working with robotics/controls systems/mechanical or electrical design/software development
• Fluency in object-oriented programming, able to develop and manage front end applications using C# and has significant experience with Model-View-ViewModel architecture

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits