Software Engineer

Hitachi

Software Engineer designing automation software solutions for JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company. Developing applications and systems integration for industrial automation projects across various industries.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

.NETSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition software
Design and implement non-Ignition based software solutions for industrial automation, data systems integration, IIOT, and automated test system projects
Application development in .Net, special interface/driver development in various languages, embedded system development, database development, and highly specialized test system development
High-end vision system development
Development of internal tools (e.g., specialized CASE tools used by our robot and PLC programmers)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year degree in Computer Science or similar discipline along with a demonstrated focus/interest in software engineering
A two-year degree in combination with significantly applicable experience is also acceptable
3+ years of experience developing Ignition applications is required
Ability to travel, both domestically and internationally
.NET programming – Desktop apps, web apps, database interfaces
Database design and SQL programming – SQL Server, etc.
Machine Learning and other AI – ML, Custom AI programming, etc.
Machine Vision – Halcon, Cognex VisionPro, Keyence, Matrox MIL, NI, etc.
Lab/Test Automation – National Instruments LabView, low-level and embedded programming
HMI/SCADA programming – FTView ME/SE, WinCC, Aveva, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Medical benefits starting your first day
Paid parental leave
Opportunity to work on customized, 1-of-1 automation projects
A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
Career growth and skill development opportunities
A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
Work with cutting edge and innovative technologies

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Hard Skills & Tools

Ignition Software Development.NET ProgrammingDatabase DesignSQL ProgrammingMachine LearningCustom AI ProgrammingMachine VisionLab/Test AutomationEmbedded System DevelopmentApplication Development