Software engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer Job Description

The Associate Software Engineer (ASE) will join the Product Test and Transfer Engineering (PTTE) team, focusing on developing manufacturing test software applications for printed circuit boards (PCBs), electro-mechanical sub-systems, and complete instruments for innovative animal health products. The ASE collaborates with test, electrical, mechanical, product, and software engineers to define software requirements and develop applications and documentation for development work and manufacturing test processes. These test systems and software are used both in development and across internal and external global manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Document software requirements and specifications.
• Develop and maintain C#/.NET software tools and test scripts for PCBA, sub-assembly, and system-level functional tests and manufacturing tests.
• Develop and maintain database migration and system synchronization tools for test systems.
• Create tools to generate test and statistical reports based on test data.
• Communicate complex technical situations in an understandable way.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-7 years of demonstrated experience in test software development.
• Proven experience with .NET, C#, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience controlling and retrieving data from data acquisition devices, preferably through VISA Communications.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving software-hardware issues.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with other high-level languages such as C or Python.
• Experience interacting with databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with defining database table structures and tidy data concepts.
• Experience developing test routines in NI LabView.
• Experience with Cloud technologies, such as IoT Edge, IoT Hub, Azure, or AWS.
• Experience with EWON, AMQP, or MQTT.
• Proficiency in using PowerBI or other statistical reporting platforms.
• Experience with source control and versioning software, preferably GitHub.
• Experience with project-tracking software, preferably JIRA.
• Ability to read schematics and understand circuit functions.

Work Environment

The candidate will work at the Durham site, either in an office or a development lab environment. This position involves working within a cross-functional engineering organization and interacting closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Engineering, Marketing, IT, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and QC.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.