Do you thrive in high-visibility leadership roles where your expertise can drive market-leading growth?
Miller Welding Automation is looking for a highly motivated individual for the position of Software Automation Manager. In this role you will focus on new product development in collaborative and traditional robotics. The Software Automation Manager will play a key leadership role in driving above market growth in welding automation. This is a highly visible position within the ITW Welding segment, reporting directly to the Automation Business Unit Director. The position requires an individual to understand leading automation technologies and the flexibility to adapt quickly to different projects as required. The right candidate will lead a geographically diverse development team and collaborate with product management, service, and end users to enhance our user experience and create differentiated value propositions.
How you will Make an Impact:
Software Development and User Experience:
- Management of software development focused on user experience (UX) and the development of enhanced functionality for collaborative robotics.
- Looked to as a Subject Matter Expert for software-related trends and technologies in welding robotics.
Vendor Management:
- Relationship management with outside vendors and contractors.
- Evaluate outside companies and new technologies.
Talent Development:
- Identify and develop talent to create a strong team.
Drive Results:
- Finds or creates ways to measure performance against goals.
- Seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results.
- Achieves excellence in performance by surpassing established standards.
- Strong sense of urgency when solving problems and getting work done.
- Work collaboratively across functions and divisions/departments in developing business opportunities to drive relevant business models, partnerships and resource investments/alignment.
What You Need to do to be Successful in this Role:
Management and Team Leadership:
- Experience managing direct reports
- Self-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Limited travel required
Programming and Development:
- Proficient writing and debugging C++, and Qt
- Knowledge and understanding of the Setup, Development and Debug in the Linux environment
- Experience with Cross Compiling
Software Testing and Integration:
- Experience with software/UX testing and defining functional tests
- Experience with software version control systems
- Systems architecture experience
Qualification
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Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related fie - ld7+ years of industry experien
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Preferred Skil
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- ionExperience with vision/optics integrat
- ionFamiliarity with robotics and/or industrial automat
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