Engineer 2, Software Developer

Engineer 2, Software Developer - Application Engineer

Location:
Milpitas, CA.

Schedule:
Onsite, Monday–Friday

Contract:
3-month rolling contract (project up to 1 year)

Pay:
~$65-67/hr W2

Role Overview

We are seeking an
Application Engineer
with experience developing applications for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ideally using
Tulip
. This engineer will help convert paper-based manufacturing and quality processes into electronic workflows within a cloud-based MES environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience creating MES applications, working in manufacturing environments, and collaborating with Manufacturing Engineers to translate production processes into well-structured digital workflows. Tulip experience is strongly preferred, but candidates with strong MES application development experience in other systems will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently specify, plan, design, develop, test, and support assigned software components.
• Translate manufacturing and quality requirements into well-structured, documented MES applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design electronic workflows that accurately reflect production routing, assembly steps, testing processes, and quality checkpoints.
• Contribute to project scheduling including scope definition, task sequencing, and timeline estimation.
• Report progress to leadership and proactively communicate risks or delays.
• Propose solutions to maintain schedule targets and manage scope changes.
• Develop test plans and support software product validation activities.
• Implement new designs or enhancements to existing MES applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within existing automation or MES systems.
• Participate in design reviews, code inspections, and compliance activities.
• Ensure alignment with BD development policies, quality standards, and 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree
  in Computer Science, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
  in software development or MES application engineering.
• Experience developing software within a process-oriented or regulated environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily oversight.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of automation or process control systems.
• Experience working on Agile software teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tulip application development experience
  (highly desired).
• Experience developing or configuring MES applications (Apriso, Tulip, or similar).
• Experience in FDA/ISO-regulated environments.
• Knowledge of C#, JavaScript, and SQL Server.
• Experience with Power BI.
• UX-focused software development experience.
• Basic IT infrastructure or hardware knowledge.

Additional Notes

• This role supports a manufacturing environment producing complex electromechanical devices (flow cytometers).
• Work includes developing MES applications to support routing, assembly, integration, and test processes across multiple subassembly operations.
• Tulip University training may be available for strong candidates with MES experience who are open to learning Tulip.