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

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.

At Emergent Staffing, we work hard to find the software engineers who are the right fit for our clients. Here are the steps of our vetting process for this position: