LabVIEW Software Developer I

Job Summary: This role is responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining LabView software for test, measurement, and motion control applications in HVAC and related units.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and maintains LabVIEW-based software/application solutions for motion control, test, measurement, automation, and data acquisition.
• Integrates LabVIEW software with various hardware systems and components, including National Instruments (NI) hardware, data acquisition (DAQ) devices, sensors, actuators, and motion control systems.
• Designs and creates user interfaces (UIs) for interacting with developed applications, real-time data visualization, system diagnostics, and automated testing.
• Debugs, troubleshoots, and optimizes LabVIEW code, including resolving hardware-related problems and software logic errors to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Collaborates with technicians and engineers to define software requirements and improve system functionality.
• Documents software development processes including system architecture, code comments, user manuals, and testing procedures.
• Ensures compliance with industry best practices and LabVIEW development standards.
• Writes LabVIEW code to manipulate and analyze acquired data, including signal processing, filtering, and statistical calculations.
   

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or a related field, and a minimum of 1-2 years experience with LabVIEW and hardware integration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in LabVIEW programming.
• Experienced with motion control and data acquisition systems.
• Familiar with NI hardware, including DAQmx, CompactRIO, PXI, and motion controllers.
• Understands instrument communication protocols (RS-232, TCP/IP).
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues.
• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Works effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure team environment.
• Knowledge of control systems, automation, or mechatronics (preferred).
• Experience with Python, C/C++, MATLAB (a plus).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team to manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of signal processing and measurement techniques (preferred).
• Test Stand experience (a plus).
• Psychrometric Testing and HVAC field experience (a plus).

Work Environment:

• Lift up to 50 pounds.