Applications Engineer II

$80,000 - $103,400/Yr

Dish - Spartanburg, SC

Full-time - Mid Level

Spartanburg, SC

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About the position

The Software Engineer position at DISH involves developing and maintaining software applications for testing on the Operations floor. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications, while also integrating new automation technologies into existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops software for new and existing test applications on the Operations floor in LabVIEW, C#, Python, and other programming languages as needed
• Uses SQL to query, update, and insert records into numerous databases housing our test and process application data
• Tests, configures, deploys, and maintains software from 3rd Party vendors for certain device test applications
• Debugs and repairs electronic test equipment
• Supports the launch of new products and processes, develops and documents process steps and controls, specifies and designs new equipment or tooling as needed, generates databases as needed to track key metrics
• Researches, evaluates, and integrates new automation equipment and processes such as robotics, vision systems, and smart conveyors
• Interprets test results, compares them to established specifications and control limits, and makes recommendations on the appropriateness of data for release
• Identifies quality problems, tracks problems down to root cause, and recommends solutions
• Works in coordination with facilities personnel in the installation, maintenance, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Communicates and maintains good working relationships with engineering partners and customers
• Presents information to leadership, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field required; master's degree a plus
• 2+ years' industry experience required; 5+ years' experience preferred
• Ability to perform Object-Oriented Programming, LabVIEW programming, C# programming, and debugging desired
• Ability to script series of commands and logic in Python for repetitive and more involved data analysis and database updates
• Strong SQL skills for database creation and maintenance for application data
• Understanding of electrical equipment design, design components, systems, instruments, and products
• The ability to program PLCs and robotic equipment is a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field
• 5+ years' experience in the industry
• Experience with robotics and vision systems

Benefits

• Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Career opportunities
• Flexible time away plan