LabVIEW Engineer

Introduction

TRC Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior LabVIEW Engineer for a full-time opportunity with a rapidly growing controls and test systems integrator based in Cleveland, OH. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys designing complex systems, mentoring engineers, and working directly with customers on advanced R&D and test automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for the automation of test systems and R&D platforms
• Collaborate with while gathering customer requirements and translating them into scalable, maintainable system architectures
• Architect and develop complex LabVIEW applications using LVOOP and modern design patterns such as Actor Framework, DQMH, QMH, or equivalent
• Modify, refactor, and enhance large existing LabVIEW codebases while ensuring long-term maintainability
• Design systems that handle data acquisition, storage, configuration management, and analysis
• Develop and maintain SQL databases and scripts (SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL) to support test data collection and reporting
• Design electrical control panels and instrumentation wiring diagrams in support of integrated test systems
• Commission and validate systems at customer sites (travel typically less than 10%)
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and system optimization during deployment and post-installation
• Train, mentor, and technically guide junior engineers, including code reviews and architectural coaching
• Participate in cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal development standards, templates, and best practices

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and architecting complex LabVIEW applications
• Demonstrated experience using Actor Framework or equivalent LabVIEW design patterns
• Ability to independently own large, complex projects from concept through deployment
• Strong understanding of software architecture, data flow, and scalable system design
• Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA) or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NI Real-Time programming for embedded targets such as cRIO and PXIe
• Background in test automation, R&D systems, or data acquisition-heavy applications
• Experience working with or integrating robotics and vision inspection systems
• Ability to collaborate with mechanical designers and provide technical input during system design
• Prior experience working for a systems integrator or manufacturing automation environment
• Customer-facing experience with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders