Group Leader – Software Engineering

STEIN Automation GmbH & Co. KG

. Lead resource allocation, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and managing performance of the software engineering team .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNewport News • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $100,443 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading software engineering teams, managing project execution, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proficient in software development for industrial machines, including automation programming and debugging.

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Software Engineering LeadershipMachine Automation Software ProgrammingProject ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical Communication

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingC# ProgrammingSoftware DevelopmentAutomation Machinery ConceptsClosed Loop ControlDebuggingTechnical AnalysisEmbedded SystemsMS DOS

Soft Skills

LeadershipIndependent WorkGoal OrientationCommunication SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeReal-Time Operating System

Industry Keywords

Electronic EngineeringElectrical EngineeringIndustrial MachinesSoftware TestingEngineering Change Notices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead resource allocation, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and managing performance of the software engineering team
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of software engineering projects within scope, budget, and timeline
Identify software product problems through user outreach, site visits, and other actions
Set clear team goals and objectives aligned with the organization's mission and vision
Ensure the quality of Automation, Software Development, and Testing
Lead conceptual software design and Automation machinery concepts
Ensure machine control system design meets CE and local authoritative safety requirements
Lead preparation of software for serial lot assembly, customer upgrades, and new machines
Identify deficiencies and weaknesses in software processes and develop improvements
Meet with business management, Sales, Assembly, Research and Development, Procurement, and suppliers regarding product ideas
Redesign products to enhance functionality, reduce lead time, address obsolescence, or reduce cost
Create design projects and specification sheets, including test instructions for new processes and parts
Present product designs and prototypes to management, Sales, and customers
Oversee engineering of product prototypes
Develop and distribute Engineering Change Notices to relevant departments and personnel
Resolve product and equipment issues through remote or onsite support
Conduct 5S activities in the workspace and relevant Research and Development offices
Conduct and document training for Assembly, Training Center, Service, Carrier Tape Production, Sales, and customers
Collaborate with Project Managers to allocate and track resources for on-time completion of tasks, projects, and evaluations
Act as internal project manager for development and evaluation projects
Document critical analysis and provide corrective and preventive action solutions
Support selection and purchasing of technical support items by defining questions and specifications for suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree
Two years of relevant post-bachelor experience in developing, installing, and testing software for industrial machines and providing software engineering support to customers, including training and servicing
Experience with Machine Automation software programming using C, C++, C#
Experience with developing software for MS DOS, real-time operating system, and embedded environment
Experience with automation machinery concepts, closed loop control, driving techniques and microelectronics
Proficiency with MS office
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with analysing technical tasks and developing creative and cost-conscious solutions
Independent, hardworking with proven leadership skills
Practice-oriented, aim/goal oriented, ability to work under pressure
Good written and verbal communication skills in English