Application Specialist - Factory Automation, Motion and Drives

Bach-Simpson is the lead Event Recorder OEM in the North American Transit market. It designs, develops, and maintains various electronic equipment for trains. The monitoring team in this division is responsible for the Bach-Simpson monitoring products and projects.

How will you make a difference?
As a member of the software team in Bach-Simpson, you will report to the Software Manager. You will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of cloud computing websites which incorporate AI to deliver innovative and differentiated product capabilities. You will assist the Software Manager with certain operational activities including, but not limited to, sprint planning and backlog grooming, technical problem solving and design oversight, customer releases, and cybersecurity planning and compliance with internal policies.

What do we want to know about you?
The following are the qualifications required for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related field

Minimum 5 years of professional experience with cloud computing platforms and systems engineering

Integrating custom datasets with AI for analysis and reporting with hands-on experience building applications with Large Language Models and training custom models.

Development on a variety of platforms, including Windows IoT and Linux, with strong proficiency in languages and frameworks such as C/C++ (x86/64, ARM, Motorola, Freescale), C#, and Python.

Legacy Modernization:
Proven experience migrating legacy architectures to modern cloud/web solutions.

Cloud & Databases:
Hands-on exposure to Azure and/or AWS cloud environments. Strong working knowledge of relational databases (MS-SQL, MySQL, Postgres, Entity Framework).

Dev Tools:
Familiarity with Git-based version control (Git Lab, Git Hub) and collaboration tools.

Soft Skills

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to confidently mentor others and present ideas to business leaders.

An adaptable, team-oriented mindset with a genuine desire to collaborate.

Experience working in and managing the Agile development model (e.g. scrum master)

Hands-on experience addressing application-level vulnerabilities, including secure coding practices and dependency management.

Demonstrable passion for programming (pet projects, contributions to open-source software, etc.)

Ability to see the bigger picture; suggest and implement process improvements

Ability to communicate (verbal and written) clearly and accurately in English

Efficient self-motivator with a proven ability to prioritize multiple streams of work and meet deadlines

Excellent attention to detail.

Eligibility Requirements:

Legal authorization to work in Canada is required

International travel, including to the United States

What will your typical day look like?
The following are essential responsibilities for this role:

Participating in daily stand-up meetings with the team

Analyzing technical requirements

Designing software to implement formal requirements

Implementing software designs and reviewing the proposed designs of others

Debug, root cause, and correct software defects

Creation and maintenance of formal software design documentation, including cybersecurity components

Planning sprints and grooming the group’s backlog
What about the physical demands of the job?
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, carry, and move test hardware and equipment up to 30 lbs.

Ability to work at a lab bench performing hands-on testing, setup, and troubleshooting.

Ability to connect and interact with small components, cables, and test fixtures.

Ability to…