II-VI Aerospace & Defense · 2 months ago
Software and Automation Engineer – NPI (LabVIEW)
27650 Southwest 95th Avenue, Wilsonville, OR, 97070, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $152K/yr
3+ years expII-VI Aerospace & Defense is a global leader in lasers and engineered materials. They are seeking a Software and Automation Engineer with strong LabVIEW expertise to architect, implement, and deploy automated test and control systems for laser products transitioning from R&D to high-volume production.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain LabVIEW-based automation and test systems for laser module and subsystem production
Implement automated test systems for laser characterization, alignment, calibration, and burn-in
Create, modify and maintain test systems for Sensor and Meter Calibration
Develop robust qualification plans for calibration software updates in conjunction with manufacturing engineering
Interface with hardware components such as motion controllers, power meters, spectrometers, temperature controllers, and data acquisition (DAQ) devices
Create modular and scalable code architectures for reusability across multiple NPI programs
Establish and manage data communication between test systems and production databases (MES, SQL or network storage)
Ensure version control, configuration management, and documentation of all software assets
Validate and transfer automation tools and test systems to production, ensuring robust and repeatable performance
Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and test engineering to define test requirements and implement automation for new laser products
Implement automated data logging, visualization, and analysis tools to monitor yield, process trends, and performance metrics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related discipline
3+ years of hands-on experience developing automation and test systems using LabVIEW
Experience in instrument control and data acquisition (NI DAQ, VISA, GPIB, Ethernet, or serial interfaces)
Experience integrating motion control, optical instrumentation, and power measurement systems
Advanced proficiency in LabVIEW development, including modular design, error handling, and UI design
Competence with data handling and analysis (Excel, SQL, Python, or MATLAB)
Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
Preferred
National Instruments certification (e.g., CLAD, CLD, or CLA)
Experience in automated optical alignment or laser calibration systems
Familiarity with MES/ERP integration and digital manufacturing systems
Experience in ISO 9001 or regulated manufacturing environments
Company
II-VI Aerospace & Defense
II-VI Aerospace & Defense provides optical assemblies.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Sheila Campbell
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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