Senior Automation Software Engineer (Labview Developer)

Senior Automation Software Engineer 

Finisar Australia / Coherent is an innovative global company that designs and manufactures high-technology communication products for optical fibre telecommunication networks. We are the largest supplier of optical communication components and subsystems in the world. 

Finisar Australia is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Automation team in Sydney.

Here’s what you’ll do at Finisar:

• Develop software to control automated equipment and test systems used in the manufacture of Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) modules
• Integrate automated equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Maintain and upgrade software used for in-process testing of WSS optical modules
• Contribute to the development of software specifications for production equipment
• Liaise with suppliers of OEM equipment to understand the operation and interfaces of their equipment i.e., software drivers and settings to enable the combined components to work seamlessly as a constructed/coordinated rig
• Adhere to structured software release process

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Strong technical ability in the use of NI’s LabVIEW with greater than 5 years’ experience in programming in this environment
• Experience in developing software for interfacing to instrumentation
• Strong analytical skills with experience in signal processing or mathematical analysis
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with people in all levels of the organisation
• Proven experience with object-oriented programming techniques

Desirable:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
• Experience in programming and selection of vision systems
• Experience in programming with LabVIEW 2020 or later versions
• Experience working in a high technology manufacturing environment
• Experience interfacing to the Beckhoff PLC platform 

If you are looking to work for a leader in a hi-tech industry with a down-to-earth yet professional environment, then this is the job for you!

We offer a competitive salary. Finisar Australia is a fully owned subsidiary of Coherent, a listed US company trading on NYSE under the symbol COHR.

The right to work in Australia is essential

FINISAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER