SENIOR INTEGRATION ENGINEER
Company & Culture
At Pico MES our mission is to empower small factories to win globally. We enable local manufacturing, people, and the communities in which they operate, to thrive. Pico’s software allows the domain experts within small & midsize markets to rapidly improve their operations, and access the tools & technology that only large factories previously had access to.
Backed by some of the strongest investors in the industry, we are a diverse team of technical experts, humble learners, and business leaders with strong backgrounds in manufacturing and technology development. We understand what it takes to build a world class manufacturing line and in record time.
SENIOR INTEGRATION ENGINEER
About Us:
Pico MES is an innovative startup focused on revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape with our state-of-the-art Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Our mission is to empower manufacturers with real-time insights, streamlined operations, and enhanced productivity through tailored integration solutions. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head of Integrations to lead our integrations team and drive the development of robust frameworks and best practices.
What We Are Looking For:
The primary role of the Device Integrations team is to develop and maintain Pico’s plug-and-play device library with myriad connected equipment utilized in today’s factories. This includes everything from USB barcode scanners, torque tools, measurement equipment, and custom end-of-line testers. You can get a sneak peek here: https://www.picomes.com/tools. The role also includes 25-50% time providing customer support and system-level troubleshooting. Not only will you have a broad experience working with many different protocols, libraries, and specifications, you’ll also learn an in-depth understanding of Pico’s system architecture including the web application, IoT infrastructure, networking, server architecture and more.
What You’ll Do:
- Research and integrate customer equipment utilizing Node.js, python, and other languages (as needed).
- Maintain and improve Pico’s hardware and software powered by Raspberry Pi.
- Develop custom parsing scripts to analyze log files, captured machine data, and other custom integrations based on customer requests.
- Participate in the planning and execution of software releases and system upgrades, ensuring that integration solutions are updated and tested as necessary.
- In the event of an issue, quickly jump into a server or Pico Hub, assess the situation, and recommend/fix next steps to address the customer’s needs
- Receive customer and roadmap requests for new devices/tools that need to be integrated with the MES.
- Review data sheets and protocol specs and develop software in Node.js, Python, or other languages to bring these tools into Pico.
- Diagnose issues at customer deployments ranging from tool communication issues all the way up to network issues.
- Navigate complex deployments and compile bug reports to share with the rest of the engineering team.
- Support testing and feature validation to ensure smooth and seamless deployments.
Who You are:
- 5-7 + years experience developing software in Python, Node.js, or other scripting languages.
- Experience with bash, databases, various communication protocols and working from a terminal. Protocols include Serial, Ethernet IP, Modbus, HTTP, and more.
- Experience with basic lab equipment like a multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering.
- An innate curiosity and interest in bringing new equipment and features into the digital connected world.
- Familiar with our frontend and backend systems written in React and Go
- Familiarity with firmware development for embedded projects
- Aim to have fun building a product that delights, surprises, and makes our customers (and ourselves) very happy - Always try to deliver magic in a box!
- Basic circuit knowledge
- Demonstrated history of working to bring new electronic hardware and firmware to such industries as automotive, consumer electronics, and manufacturing as part of a cross-functional team.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in software integration, hardware, system architecture, or related roles, with a strong focus on manufacturing systems.
- Proven experience leading and managing integration teams.
- In-depth knowledge of hardware integration processes, including experience with manufacturing equipment and IoT devices.
- Strong proficiency in Go and React for developing integrations and user interfaces.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their application in manufacturing contexts.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
- Experience leading a team of engineers developing an IoT and data collection platform connected to industrial tools
- Experience leading customer support and managing all customer deployments both cloud and on-prem.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Equity
- Medical, dental, vision paid in full - 100% coverage
- FSA
- Fully Remote &Flexible Hours
- Unlimited PTO
- Sick & Parental Leave
- New equipment of your choosing & stipend for remote office setup
EEO
Pico MES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
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