Software Automation Manager

Miller is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture, and marine applications. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (acquired in 1993), Miller Electric maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality, and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929 to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people. Fun fact: Niels Miller started the company in his little garage; similar to Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs!

Do you thrive in high-visibility leadership roles where your expertise can drive market-leading growth?Miller Welding Automation is looking for a highly motivated individual for the position of Software Automation Manager. In this role, you will focus on new product development in collaborative and traditional robotics. The Software Automation Manager will play a key leadership role in driving above-market growth in welding automation. This is a highly visible position within the ITW Welding segment, reporting directly to the Automation Business Unit Director. The position requires an individual to understand leading automation technologies and the flexibility to adapt quickly to different projects as required. The right candidate will lead a geographically diverse development team and collaborate with product management, service, and end users to enhance our user experience and create differentiated value propositions.How you will Make an Impact:Software Development and User Experience:Management of software development focused on user experience (UX) and the development of enhanced functionality for collaborative robotics.Looked to as a Subject Matter Expert for software-related trends and technologies in welding robotics.Vendor Management:Relationship management with outside vendors and contractors.Evaluate outside companies and new technologies.Talent Development:Identify and develop talent to create a strong team.Drive Results:Finds or creates ways to measure performance against goals.Seeks to accomplish critical tasks with measurable results.Achieves excellence in performance by surpassing established standards.Strong sense of urgency when solving problems and getting work done.Work collaboratively across functions and divisions/departments in developing business opportunities to drive relevant business models, partnerships, and resource investments/alignment.What You Need to do to be Successful in this Role:Management and Team Leadership:Experience managing direct reportsSelf-motivated with strong communication and interpersonal skillsLimited travel requiredProgramming and Development:Proficient writing and debugging C++, and QtKnowledge and understanding of the Setup, Development, and Debug in the Linux environmentExperience with Cross CompilingSoftware Testing and Integration:Experience with software/UX testing and defining functional testsExperience with software version control systemsSystems architecture experienceMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, or related field7+ years of industry experiencePreferred Skills:Experience with AI and Machine LearningUnderstanding of embedded system developmentExperience with Continuous IntegrationExperience with vision/optics integrationFamiliarity with robotics and/or industrial automationManaging Agile Team

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