Software Engineer; C#​/.NET - Automation Systems

Software Engineer (C#/.NET) - Automation Systems

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$60.00/hr - $75.00/hr

This is a 6-month contract role with a client of ours in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Seeking an experienced Software Engineer (C#, .Net) to accelerate development of a robotic software platform and no‑code visual programming environment for manufacturing equipment automation. This role focuses on building reusable software modules for hardware devices and UI components for a visual programming IDE.

• Develop adapter/driver software for motion controllers, sensors, cameras, and robots.
• Implement industrial protocols (TCP/UDP, Ethernet/IP, Modbus) for hardware integration.
• Build factory‑ready GUI/HMI using WPF or similar frameworks.
• Create configuration and diagnostic tools for deployment.
• Write unit and integration tests; perform simulation and on‑device testing.
• Participate in design and code reviews; document and provide developer guides.
• Enhance UX for a no‑code visual programming IDE and create visual programming blocks.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, controls, and process engineers.

• 5+ years professional experience in C#/.NET building production systems.
• Strong UI development with WPF (WinUI or MAUI acceptable).
• Experience integrating application software with hardware/manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with plugin/host architectures and dependency injection.
• Testing mindset: xUnit/NUnit, mocks/fakes, lab testing.
• Git (Git Lab/Git Hub), CI experience.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Equipment automation for manufacturing environments.
• Machine vision experience (Cognex Vision Pro a plus).
• Machine learning or deep learning exposure.
• Roslyn/code generation or source‑generator experience.
• Integration with MES and manufacturing process management.
• Knowledge of state machines, SEMI (SECS/GEM) standards, ISA‑95 concepts.

• Equipment automation for manufacturing environments.
• Machine vision experience (Cognex Vision Pro a plus).
• Machine learning or deep learning exposure.
  
  Roslyn/code generation or source‑generator experience.
• Integration with MES and manufacturing process management.
• Knowledge of state machines, SEMI (SECS/GEM) standards, ISA‑95 concepts.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Information Technology

Industries: IT System Custom Software Development, Software Development, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing