LabVIEW Developer - Automation

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With 1,500 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career?

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together
• Flexibility
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled LabVIEW Developer to design, build, and maintain automated calibration systems. In this role, you will collaborate to architect scalable LabVIEW applications, integrate National Instruments (NI) hardware, and automate data acquisition and analysis workflows.

Responsibilities

Software & System Development

• System Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and debug modular, maintainable LabVIEW applications using established software design patterns and best practices to ensure scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
• Hardware Integration: Integrate NI hardware platforms, including PXI/PXIe, CompactRIO, and CompactDAQ, as well as third-party instrumentation using industry-standard communication interfaces such as GPIB, RS-232/485, USB, and Ethernet.
• User Interface & Data Management: Develop intuitive user interfaces for real-time monitoring and data visualization, and implement data management solutions using TDMS, SQL, CSV, or other storage technologies to support high-throughput test and measurement applications.

Calibration Automation & Procedure Development

• Automated Test Development: Develop automated test procedures using LabVIEW, or custom execution engines to verify test equipment performance and satisfy testing requirements, applying appropriate measurement techniques referencing the equipment operating manuals and recognized published calibration methods.
• Procedure Alignment & Compliance: Collaborate with datasheet authors to ensure calibration datasheets align with automated verification methods, including accurate tolerances, measurement parameters, complete functional test coverage, and measurement uncertainty requirements where applicable.
• Metrology Collaboration: Partner with the metrology team to develop and maintain procedures in accordance with established policies, standards, and guidance documents used for creating manual calibration methods.

Technical Support & Continuous Improvement

• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to diagnose and resolve procedure, software, and hardware issues, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and implementation of bug fixes.
• Technical Documentation: Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including procedures, block diagrams, system architecture, user manuals, and operational guides to support development, maintenance, and end-user activities.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer: Develop tutorials, training materials, and user guidance to enable both new and experienced personnel to effectively utilize automated calibration and test processes.
• Customer Communication: Clearly communicate calibration processes, technical concepts, and issue resolutions to customers and stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Calibration & Metrology

• Calibration & Metrology Experience: Experience in PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory), TMDE (Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment) calibration laboratories, or equivalent environments is highly desired.
• Technical Subject Matter Expertise: Recognized expertise in one or more calibration d…