Sr. Automation Software Developer

**Description**:Develop, design and/or collaborate in the database solutions for manufacturing systems.**Key Responsibilities**:- Actively mentors and provides leadership to peers.- Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.- Ensures the effective fulfillment of objectives and deadlines assigned to the group.- Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)- Coordinate efforts with the related departments to ensure the success of the project, especially close communication with SQA, development/integration and manufacturing process engineers.- Manage tasks through the entire project lifecycle.- Assist in requirements gathering, planning, design and testing of assigned tasks.- Document, define, measure, and improve existing software validation processes (Unit Testing, Integration Testing, SQA, user manuals, data flow charts, etc.)- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors- Document, define, measure, and improve existing manufacturing processes using Industry accepted Automation and Controls Engineering Techniques (PLCs, data base management, server architecture, etc.)- Understand process capability metrics and work with process engineers to improve the performance of the operation overall, from an Equipment/Controls/Automation perspective.- Develop and conduct process and equipment training courses and produce associated course material.- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Management team and/or Human Resources.- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.- Perform other duties as assigned.**Skills, Knowledge & Expertise**:- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Mechanical / Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or applicable Engineering discipline.- Bilingual - English/Spanish.- 6-10 years of directly related experience in software development environment.- Strong hands-on experience programming in object-oriented programming (OOP) in manufacturing environment:- .NET (C Sharp, VB)- Entity Framework- Third party libraries (dlls, ActiveX, Nuget)- Python- Distributed data bases (Microsoft SQL Server)- Stored Procedures- Triggers- Jobs- T-SQL Server- Time series databases is a plus.- influxDB- QuestDB- Timescale- No Relation Databases is a plus- Splunk- MongoDB- Distributed systems (architecture)- Software version management- Source code control systems (GIT / Bitbucket)- Software stress testing, system stress test (HW / SW)- Agile software development methodology- Rest API (Client- Server)- Vision Systems- Matrox, Cognex, Keyence, etc- OpenCV- Strong hands-on experience in architecture design, programming creation from zero for software solutions.- Strong experience in software engineering for design and architecure design.- Experience selecting and using network OPC servers, NAT switches.- Strong knowledge of PLC/PAC programming languages such as- Ladder, LD- Structured Text, ST- Sequential Function Chart, SFC- Block Diagram, BD- Ethernet/IP- OPC-UA- MQTT- TCP-IP- FDA regulated environment experience (highly desirable).- Six Sigma Training and experience (Green Belt minimum) preferred.- Statistics analysis, machine learning, Data mining.- Experience to create Electrical design, schematics, drawings in EPLAN is highly recommended.**Specific language requirements**- Advanced English**About Align Technology**:**Your growth and well-being**:At Align, every smile matters. We are committed to supporting your health, contentment, and professional development through tools and initiatives designed to help you thrive. While benefits may vary by location, you can expect the following wherever you join us:- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.- Employee discounts on Invisalign products.- Learning opportunities though online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.- Inclusive workspace that fosters diversity and collaboration.Country-specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.**Discover Align**:At Align Technology, we are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes Exocad and Cubic