Manufacturing Software Research Engineer

Overview

The Manufacturing Software Research Engineer plays a key role in designing, developing, and integrating software systems for advanced manufacturing research, with a strong focus on machine learning, data science, and sensor integration. The engineer will work on internal research and cooperative development projects, supporting both CCAM teams and member organizations in expanding digital manufacturing capabilities. The role combines hands-on software development with applied analytics to derive actionable insights from complex manufacturing datasets. This is a collaborative, on-site role working in a dynamic R&D setting. The Research Engineer will work closely with other Researchers and Industry Partners and must be comfortable engaging in cross-functional projects that blend software, hardware, and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

Software Development & Integration (80%)

• Develop software tools in Python, C++, or C# to support cooperative and member-driven research projects.
• Integrate systems using network protocols (TCP / IP) and middleware such as Zenoh, MQTT, DDS, OPC-UA.
• Create user interfaces for interacting with sensor systems, ML models, and 3D data.
• Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment of applications.
• Support cooperative processing projects by visualizing real-time networked data and performing 3D coordinate transformations.

Data Science & Analysis (10%)

Machine Learning & Model Development (5%)

Software Evaluation & Technical Consultation (5%)

Company Overview

CCAM is the center of an ecosystem of collaboration with industry, government, and academia that is focused on helping manufacturers solve real world problems. CCAM works with its partners to develop and deploy new technologies that advance manufacturing and deliver business value. For many companies, joining CCAM can be the difference between being in front of new technology or behind the curve.

Our research focuses on building intelligence in manufacturing processes and systems by bringing experienced, multi-disciplinary teams together with advanced digital systems and manufacturing process capabilities as well as new technology to solve industrial challenges. Whether through new process development, process improvement, new technology development and insertion, system integration and automation, or advanced analytics and AI development, our teams deliver real, usable results. Active research threads include flexible and distributed manufacturing, adaptive automation, cooperative processing, advanced coatings systems, and intelligent repair and replacement through new technologies.

As an applied research center, CCAM has a very strong, multi-disciplinary resident staff that includes research scientists and engineers, skilled industrial technicians, university faculty, and engineering interns and graduate students. These teams work collaboratively with one another as well as with partner organizations to build new and effective approaches to challenges. Our teammates are highly skilled and innovative problem solvers that are focused on delivering value to our customers every day.

Benefits Overview

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Network-based data communication (TCP, APIs)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Individual Traits Key to Success at CCAM :

CCAM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CCAM does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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