Protolabs · 21 hours ago
Software Engineering Manager (Machine Operations)
Maple Plain, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $170K/yrProtolabs is a leader in digital manufacturing, committed to building a diverse team. The Software Engineering Manager – Machine Operations leads a team responsible for software development that drives manufacturing processes and machine management.
3D PrintingIndustrialManufacturingMechanical EngineeringSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with senior management to set overall project priorities, manage software related aspects of projects, assign development team members, and provide day-to-day technical work direction for a team of highly capable developers
Assist team members and internal application users with problem analysis, estimating, software design, development, and testing of custom .Net, Java applications that support our global operations
Recommend process improvements to achieve higher levels of software quality and to meet overall business objectives
Hire, manage, and develop a skilled staff and work environment to meet objectives
Ongoing management and development of team members including mentoring on advances and new practices in software development, software engineering, and quality automation
Monitor process quality and continuous improvement efforts for functional area; recommend process improvement programs including new methods and/or processes to improve productivity, efficiency, customer satisfaction and cost
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Experience demonstrating leadership on a software development team comprised of a multiple roles including engineers, quality engineers, and technical product managers
Experience providing technical work direction and coaching for team members
Experience leading groups of developers using agile development practices like Scrum
Experience leading software projects that include both technical and business customers
Proficiency or understanding of CI & CD practices like automated tests, builds, and deployments
Proven experience working at a high technical level of all phases of programming activities
Preferred
Experience leading software development focused on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Strong communication skills and work ethic
Demonstrated history of staying current on best practices in technology
Benefits
Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
Dental & Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid caregiver leave
PTO + Holiday Pay + Wellness Hours + Volunteer Hours
401k with company match & immediate vest
Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
And More!
Company
Protolabs
We are your single digital manufacturing resource from prototyping to production offering injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication services.
Founded in 1999
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$54.5MKey Investors
North Bridge Venture Partners & Growth Equity
2012-02-24IPO
2008-08-19Series Unknown· $52M
2005-06-23Series Unknown· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Suresh Krishna
President and Chief Executive Officer | Member, Board of Directors
Dan Schumacher
Chief Financial Officer
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