**Job Description:** **Division Description:** ITW Electronics Assembly Equipment (EAE) Division is made up of five brands strongly recognized by Contract Manufacturers and OEMs in the Electronics and Industrial Markets. The Division designs, develops, manufactures, and markets capital equipment primarily used in the assembly process of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and other industrial applications. For more information visit www.itweae.com. **Position Purpose:** Participates in the design, development, and implementation of advanced software control systems across multiple equipment platforms. Assists in analysis of project tasks, definition of design specifications, development of standard routines and utility programs, resolution of hardware/software compatibility and interface problems and analysis of the system’s architecture. Has basic knowledge of object-oriented programming, new/advanced programming languages and integrated automation systems. Working with a global team of software, electrical and mechanical engineers you will have the ability to create and adapt solutions for customers most important needs. **The position is responsible for the following:** + Develops software operating and control systems for complex equipment. + Develops software interfaces to support IOT/Smart Factory requirements. + Develops Smartphone-like Apps based on ITW EAE’s patented Open Apps platform for equipment. + Helps prepare software requirements specifications. + Assists in the resolution of hardware/software compatibility and interface design considerations. + Assists with new product design specifications. + Develop and maintain core machine control software and utility programs. **Qualifications:** + B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical field, 2-4 years of related experience. **Skills Required:** + Experience with ‘C++’ using MFC and C# + Experience using Object Oriented design methodologies + Team player qualities including initiative, communication, training, and coaching skills + Good verbal and written communications skills. + WPF and Visual Studio, source control (TFS, SourceSafe & Subversion) and/or installation package (InstallShield) experience a plus + GUI design and development experience a plus **Physical requirements and working conditions:** This position requires 90% sitting, 5% standing and 5% walking and occasionally lifting to 24 pounds. Travel up to 5% including international travel in Europe and China. A valid passport or ability to obtain upon starting is required as our team is in multiple locations and customer visits are sometime required. ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email vmckay@itweae.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged. _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._