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Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, we specialize in developing customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. We are headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, outside of Detroit, and maintain testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities around the globe.

Established in 1935, we have been a family-owned company for generations, we treat our customers and employees as if they are part of our family. We set our employees up for success, as they are given constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. As many of our team members have been with LINK for a generation or more, the LINK team is equipped with a wealth of knowledge, providing decades of hands‑on experience and out‑of‑the‑box thinking to OEMs and suppliers everywhere. We are looking for a talented Software Engineer, IIwho is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting computer-based data acquisition and control systems for precision test equipment, also the inter-networked control of such equipment. The Software Controls Engineer is involved in all phases of product life cycle, from Customer specifications and reviews to implementation and testing to training.

• Work with our internal software development toolset and environment and use it in combination with other tools and languages to achieve equipment control system design goals.
• Meet project timing, developing, and documenting robust code, and efficiently using the most appropriate software tools for the task.
• Software development using multiple environments; C, Delphi, Visual Studio .NET to contribute to the development of our next generation control system.
• Utilize Angular, Bootstrap, and internal tooling to build application-specific user interfaces.
• Learn, understand, and build intuitive user experiences around a custom WebAPI.
• Review technical specifications for conformance and exceptions.
• Work with the engineering team and customers to develop practical controls concepts in the absence of detailed equipment or testing specifications.
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to the build and deploy strategy for assigned software development projects, using the designated version control system and code repository.
• Ensure project milestone features and timing obligations are met.
• Proactively communicate obstacles and new timing projections to supervisor.
• Offer creative and suitable solutions to design challenges or flaws.
• Define test plans and perform validation testing to confirm system and functional requirements are met.
• Work with our test laboratories to enhance the capabilities of LINK Test Equipment and support the latest industry procedures and standards, as well as new R&D opportunities.
• Assist LINK Service Technicians and customers with technical issues.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• All other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization, Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experience in Computer Engineering or Robotics preferred.

• Proven experience with embedded systems or software-based controls to control electro-mechanical systems.
• Previous experience, with RTOS, FPGA, .NET 6 and Linux preferred.
• Understanding of hardware and software designs.
• Familiarity with CAN and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and undergraduate level physics.
• Able to read and understand electrical control diagrams.
• Understanding and implementing network communications between subsystems.
• Analysis of test data to determine proper test function or determining possible reasons for malfunction.
• AbilitytoworkwellinaTeamenvironment.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong trouble‑shooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Highlevelofinterpersonalskillstoworkeffectivelywithdiversepeopleandcross-functionalteams.

• Ability to walk.
• Ability to speak verbally and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Able to work evenings and/or weekends as required.
• Able to travel up to 20% domestically.
• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment.
• Normal hazards related to working in a manufacturing and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.

LINK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

LINK is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-734-453-0800. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.