PC Software Developer

Woodbridge, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 22, 2026
1 position

US$45–US$50 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 8+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Develop PC-based software to control and monitor automated manufacturing and test equipment, integrating instruments, sensors, robotics, vision systems, and other industrial hardware. Manage production and test data, troubleshoot systems during commissioning, support acceptance testing and customer installations, and collaborate with controls, electrical, and mechanical teams.

Job details

5 days per week Woodbridge, ON 6 month contract Pay rate: $45-$50 per hour JOB DESCRIPTION Insight Global is seeking a PC Software Developer to support the development of software used in automated manufacturing, robotics, and testing environments. This role focuses on software that controls and communicates with hardware. The ideal candidate will have experience working with industrial equipment, instruments, sensors, vision systems, and manufacturing test systems. This is not a web development, AI, mobile app, or business software role. Responsibilities: -Develop PC-based software used to control and monitor automated manufacturing and test equipment -Create applications that communicate with instruments, sensors, robotics, vision systems, and other industrial hardware -Collect, analyze, and manage production and test data through SQL databases and servers -Integrate third-party hardware and software into complete automation solutions -Troubleshoot software, hardware communication, and system integration issues during machine startup and commissioning -Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), system integration, and customer installations -Work closely with controls, electrical, and mechanical teams to deliver fully functional automation systems -Travel to customer sites in Canada and the United States as required REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE -Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering -5-8+ years of experience developing industrial PC-based software -Strong experience with C#, .NET, and/or C++ -Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware and industrial devices -Experience with SQL Server and data-driven applications Understanding of industrial communications, protocols, and hardware/software interaction -Experience in industrial automation, robotics, testing systems, manufacturing equipment, or machine-building environments -Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills -Ability to travel to customer sites in the United States when required NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE -Experience with SCADA, MES, LabVIEW, or industrial data acquisition systems -Experience integrating vision systems, robotics, instrumentation, barcode scanners, or other manufacturing technologies -Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as TCP/IP, CAN, or LIN -Experience commissioning automated manufacturing or test systems -Experience with Git, source control, and software lifecycle best practices Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position. Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, plus 5–8 or more years of industrial PC-based software development experience. Candidates should have strong C#, .NET, and/or C++ skills, experience interfacing software with industrial hardware and SQL Server, and be able to travel to customer sites in Canada and the United States.