Software Design Engineer

About the position

The Software Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of computer software to implement various internal software packages relating directly to electrical engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handles the developing of complex software in selected languages for Sensata products and/or applications consistently following Sensata's coding standards and in accordance with applicable software development methodology and release processes
• Introduces new development of software to control external hardware for automated test equipment and other applicable development
• Handles software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
• Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionality as part of a software project
• Handles participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
• Handles analog and digital hardware and software operating systems
• Handles the development of end-user tools for data analysis, reporting and work flow processes with database communication
• Writes code using lower-level assembly languages and/or higher-level languages and translating/compiling into machine language for use on specific hardware
• Supports software testing, deployment, and maintenance activities by correcting programming errors and coding software enhancements

Requirements

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
• Analyzes the existing software and improving the processes
• Position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
• Education reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
• Variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
• Short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs for certain positions