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Job Description

Insight Global seeking a Senior Software Developer in the Des Moines metro area for the worlds leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers around the world. The Senior Software Developer delivers software solutions for equipment designed by our engineering teams. This candidate will be compensated at an hourly rate between $34-44/HR. You will have opportunities to do the following:

Design and maintain software solutions in collaboration with a team of engineers on custom R&D equipment for various areas such as greenhouses, laboratories, seed processing facilities, and in-field equipment.

Design and maintain C++ software for controlling imaging systems.

Design and optimize automation workflows, integrating hyperspectral imaging with robotic or industrial systems.

Work on a cross-functional project team to meet customer requirements and expectations.

Develop, test, document, and maintain software solutions driven by a seasonal schedule.

Develop an understanding of field and lab equipment for R&D.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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Skills and Requirements

10+ years of experience in the industrial automation field.

Bachelors degree in engineering (Agricultural, Biological, Mechanical, Software, or related discipline) or equivalent proven experience - more than 10 years.

Proficient in ability to navigate Linux and Windows operating systems.

Proficient in developing solutions in C++.

Will be converting all code to C++.

Experience programming PLCs in Structured Text.

Preferably Beckhoff

Experience with machine vision and smart sensors.

Working specifically with the hardware for settings and wiring that allow image processing.

Experience with industrial automation protocols.

Preferably MQTT, MODBUS, etc.

Screening questions: Which communication protocols have you used to control different devices? How did you use them?

Ability to communicate cross functionally with internal stakeholders for gathering machine requirements and giving status reports. Experience developing solutions in C# .NET

How to create HMIs for the machines that are produced

Experience with hyperspectral cameras.

Understanding of synchronous programming concepts such as locking on shared resources, deadlock, and race conditions in PLC programming.

Experience with Rockwell PLCs.

Knowledge of design patterns and N-Tiered architectures.

Desirable experience with CRUD database interaction for connecting databases.

Experience communicating with devices through:

Serial communication: Modbus RTU, CAN protocol.

Ethernet based protocols: EtherCAT, PowerLink, EthernetIP, Modbus TCP.

Experience delivering solutions within the agricultural industry. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].