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Hologic

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Newark, DE · On-site

Excited to lead a team, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to maximize value ... Experience in supporting safety-critical device manufacturing and applicable government regulations ...

The Chemours Company

Senior AI Engineer

Wilmington, DE · On-site +1

$101K - $139K/yr

... Manufacturing, Legal, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales. * Mentor & help accelerate the work of junior developers; foster collaboration and teamwork and pair-programming culture.

II-VI Incorporated

Process Engineering Lead

Newark, DE

$101K - $131K/yr

Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and support. * Develop and ... Demonstrated supervisory experience in engineering or manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of ISO ...

II-VI Aerospace & Defense

Process Engineering Lead

Newark, DE · On-site

$101K - $131K/yr

Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and support. * Develop and ... Demonstrated supervisory experience in engineering or manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of ISO ...

Coherent Corp.

Process Engineering Lead

Newark, DE · On-site

$101K - $131K/yr

Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and support. * Develop and ... Demonstrated supervisory experience in engineering or manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of ISO ...

Coherent

Process Engineering Lead

Newark, DE · On-site

$101K - $131K/yr

Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical expertise and support. * Develop and ... Demonstrated supervisory experience in engineering or manufacturing environment. * Knowledge of ISO ...

Hologic

Lead Design Assurance Engineer

Newark, DE · On-site

$119K - $186K/yr

Leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior engineers and foster a culture of quality and ... Manufacturing, and other key stakeholders. * Customer-focused, committed to developing innovative ...

Hologic Inc.

Lead Design Assurance Engineer

Newark, DE

$119K - $186K/yr

Leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior engineers and foster a culture of quality and ... Manufacturing, and other key stakeholders. * Customer-focused, committed to developing innovative ...

KBR

Project Controls Manager

Newark, DE · Hybrid

Manage, develop, and mentor a team of skilled mid-level and junior project controls specialists ... manufacturing. * Strong understanding of front-end loading (FEL) and detailed engineering phases.

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How much do junior manufacturing engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior manufacturing engineer in Delaware is $67,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,600.00 and $74,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior manufacturing engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Manufacturing Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, problem-solving, and process improvement, usually supported by a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering. Familiarity with CAD software, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and quality control tools like Six Sigma or Lean methodologies is commonly required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate across departments and adapt to production challenges. These skills and qualities are crucial for optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and supporting efficient operations.

How does a junior manufacturing engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvements?

As a Junior Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll regularly work alongside production supervisors, quality assurance staff, and design engineers to identify and implement process improvements. Collaboration often involves participating in team meetings, gathering feedback on manufacturing challenges, and supporting root cause analysis for production issues. You may also assist in developing and testing new workflows, ensuring changes meet safety and efficiency standards. This cross-functional teamwork not only boosts your problem-solving skills but also provides a well-rounded view of the entire manufacturing process.

What is a junior manufacturing engineer?

Junior Manufacturing Engineers are entry-level professionals who assist in designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes within a production facility. They work under the supervision of senior engineers to ensure products are manufactured efficiently, safely, and at high quality. Their responsibilities often include analyzing workflow, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing process improvements. Junior Manufacturing Engineers typically collaborate with other departments such as quality control, maintenance, and production to meet organizational goals.

What is the difference between Junior Manufacturing Engineer vs Manufacturing Technician?

AspectJunior Manufacturing EngineerManufacturing Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related fieldTechnical diploma or associate degree
Work EnvironmentDesign, process improvement, and collaboration with engineering teamsHands-on equipment operation and maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing plants, engineering firms, product developmentFactories, production lines, assembly plants

Junior Manufacturing Engineers focus on process design, improvement, and engineering analysis, often requiring a degree. Manufacturing Technicians handle equipment operation and maintenance, typically with technical diplomas. Both roles are essential in manufacturing settings but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Junior Manufacturing Engineer job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $67,393 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Hologic

Newark, DE • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

175th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description


Hologic is the market leader in mammography, but we are not taking that for granted. Be a part of building what is next for Breast and Skeletal Health... and build it to be amazing, easy to use, and life-changing!
We are looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead a team of engineers to design, create, and improve tools, processes, and software for today and for the future.
You might be the ideal candidate if you are:
  • Passionate about and experienced with not just writing quality software but with building quality teams.
  • Always looking for ways to improve your team's tools and processes.
  • Enthusiastic about working in an Agile environment and able to help guide the team towards effective Agile practices.
  • Ready to jump wherever needed to make the biggest impact.
  • Excited to lead a team, guide junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to maximize value.

The person in this role will work as part of a team developing embedded software for medical devices related to breast and skeletal health.
In addition to technical skills, we are looking for someone to be a strong technical leader within the division. They should deeply understand and adhere to good coding practices and be able to effectively mentor junior engineers. We expect them to partner with management to improve team processes and efficiency. The most successful person in this role exhibits a high degree of technical excellence, is collaborative, and takes initiative to do what is best for the product and customer.
The ideal candidate will be able to work on-site in Newark, Delaware or Marlborough, MA, flexibly 3-4 days per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and expand on an expert level of understanding of our products and their use in clinical practice, using this knowledge to maintain these products as well as specify, design, develop and test our next generation products.
  • Own and lead the design, development, and documentation of software components and systems for new products, features, or functionality. Participate in high level architectural discussions and take ownership of defining requirements and developing corresponding specifications and procedures.
  • Develop and maintain software under an Agile/Scrum/Continuous Integration methodology.
  • Own and lead the identification, design, and implementation of required software testing to ensure features are properly tested. Collaborate with Test Engineering leaders to understand functionality and for the development and support of testing plans.
  • Owns the identification, diagnosis, prioritization, and correction of technical issues. Implement and track solid corrective actions to reduce defects and failures or optimize and streamline manufacturing processes. Ensures on time delivery of work products.
  • Actively initiates collaboration with the service team on key product design elements, their operation, and how to use them properly.
  • Drives continuous improvement across architecture, scalability, and performance quality.
  • Owns system level documentation to ensure that all safety, functional and third-party requirements are captured.
  • Create and execute, in partnership with Architects & Product Management, the Application Architecture Strategy and Roadmap for their responsible area.
  • Provide input and support for risk assessments (SFMEA & PFMEA); evaluate and develop process control data as applicable to component, subsystem, and system level testing.
  • Create and manage engineering change orders.
  • Functions in a technical leadership role and identify and lead complex technical projects that are cross functional or interdepartmental that drive meaningful product development or improvements. Effectively coordinates and delegate responsibilities. Supervises work activities and support personnel to meet project objectives.
  • Develops project communication plans and provides regular communication and updates on success factors such as progress, schedule, budget, project risks and resource or needs gaps.
  • Recognized cross functionally as a go to technical expert and acts as lead for assigned products and subsystems. Establish collaborative relationships with all stakeholders withing the site and create links with experts within the Hologic network and outside. Leads collaborative efforts and the building of interorganizational networks.
  • Functions as an SME for relevant areas of expertise.
  • Identify and drive implementation of organizational improvements, "best practices" project improvements and higher engineering maturity. Drive increased velocity of feature and product delivery through simplification and automation. Identify key metrics and monitor to ensure architecture progression.
  • Participates in professional development and stays current with new test technology and processes while actively seeking to implement new technology.
  • Provides consistent, dependable guidance and mentoring to senior engineers to promote learning, development, and knowledge transfer.
  • Own system level, software related documentation to ensure that all safety, functional and third-party requirements are captured.
  • Identify and lead complex technical projects.
  • Participates in the interview process for hiring new team members when/if necessary.

Physical Demands:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
☒ Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
☒ Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
☒ Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
☒ Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.
☒ Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
☐ Safety Shoes with Impact and Compression Protection Must be worn in designated areas.
☐ Exposure to blood.
☐ Travel (please specify):
☒ Other (please specify): Exposure to ionizing radiation
Qualifications:
Education
  • Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.

Experience
  • Preferred Minimum Technical Degree: 12+ Years
  • Preferred Minimum Technical/Advanced Degree: 10+ Years with Master's Degree, 8+ Years with PhD
  • Extensive experience in embedded systems development, including RTOS-based design (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX, Zephyr), low-level firmware development, device drivers, and board initialization, with strong expertise in hardware/software integration.
  • Proven experience designing and optimizing real-time, resource-constrained systems, including performance tuning, deterministic behavior, and implementation of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), as well as secure boot and firmware update mechanisms.
    • Extensive experience and demonstrated success in commercial product development with different products over the product lifecycle.
    • Experience in supporting safety-critical device manufacturing and applicable government regulations such as FDA, FAA, SEC, etc.
    • Demonstrated experience taking ownership of corrective actions.
    • Experience with safety-critical software systems in a highly regulated environment is beneficial.

Skills
  • Comprehensive, expert knowledge of complex software design principles, algorithms, data structures, design patterns, and multithreading concepts. Ability to expertly implement design patterns and author software requirement specifications.
    • Expert programming skills using C/C++ and Assembler-level programming languages in an embedded environment.
    • Expert debugging skills; Expert in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues.
    • Expert in using and troubleshooting version control software (such as Git, Perforce, Azure Dev Ops, SVN, or other)
    • Expert analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in communicating complex technical details with both technical and non-technical audiences. Adapts communication style to suit different audiences. Creates precise, accurate technical documentation.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills- Ability to lead and motivate a team; Collaborate cross functionally; Efficiently direct and coordinate the work of others.
  • Strong contributor to high performing team. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple large-scale projects. Demonstrated ownership in executing project plans and meeting deadlines.
    • Strong desire to constantly find smarter and better ways to develop our products so we can continue providing the best quality of care to our patients.
    • Passionately dedicated to executing project plans and meeting deadlines.
    • Expert awareness of both local and system-level impact of code written.
    • Demonstrated skill in leading the process of gathering feedback on requirements and test cases for completeness, accuracy, and ability to implement and test.
    • Demonstrated success in driving departmental best practices and product or process improvements.
    • Demonstrated ownership over component-level software design.
    • Ability to develop and deliver high quality presentations.
    • Demonstrated growth and success leading and coaching other engineers.
    • Experience in Medical devices development and understanding relevant standards (IEC-62304, etc.) is beneficial.
    • An understanding of medical imaging/general image processing is beneficial.
    • An understanding of DICOM/HL7 is beneficial.

So why join Hologic?
We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.
The annualized base salary range for this role is $139,400 - $232,300 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.
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