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Careers at Finesse Solutions

Finesse Solutions manufactures unique optical measurement and control solutions for life science applications. We continuously seek out the best for our operations and engineering teams. Our focus is on improving Control and Measurement in the bioprocess applications of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

If you're a leader or an expert in bioprocessing, we'd like to hear from you. Email us at
Human Resources.

Current Openings

Logistics and Inventory Supervisor

Summary of Purpose/Function
Provide support to operations team by ensuring that incoming and outgoing materials are handled efficiently and accurately.

    Essential Functions:
  • Work closely with production and procurement personnel to ensure timely flow of products in and out of production
  • Work with logistics teams to manage domestic and international shipments
  • Work with sales and marketing teams to help manage demo and trade show inventory
  • Maintain inventory through timely cycle counting and physical inventory counts
  • Ensure that materials transactions are handled in a timely and accurate manor
  • Supervision of shipping / receiving / materials staff
  • Ensure accurate flow of materials to production floor
    Misc. Functions:
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area
  • Maintain adequate shipping equipment and materials for domestic and international shipments
  • Provide feedback to management on methods to improve efficiency and quality of logistics processes
  • Write work instructions and provide training to incoming personnel
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment
    Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Experience in controls validation, preferably biotech or pharmaceutical
  • 10+ years of experience in materials inventory and logistics
  • Working knowledge of standard ERP systems and technologies
  • Working knowledge of standard office tools ( spreadsheets, word processing, email, etc.)
  • Fork lift experience a plus
  • Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
  • Flexibility in time and effort to ensure shipments occur on time
  • Able to legally work in the United States


Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Writing, reviewing and executing test plans (self-executed and automated) for a highly customizable hardware and software package.
  • Performing documentation reviews.
  • Assisting with Quality in all aspects of a small company.
  • Possible travel to customer sites to assist in execution, as needed.

Required Experience:

  • BS/BA Degree. Preferably a Scientific or Engineering degree.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years experience in SQA work, preferably biotech or pharmaceutical.
  • Knowledge of VB/C# .NET Framework is highly beneficial.
  • Self-motivated and capable of adhering to strict deadlines is a must.
  • Highly effective verbal and written skills, including technical writing, are a must.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word 2007 and Excel.

Desired Experience:

  • Familiarity with Continuous Integration processes & tools (e.g. CruiseControl.NET)
  • Experience writing and following SOPs
  • Experience with URS, FRS, and DDS documentation
  • Working knowledge of 21CFR Part 11, audit trails, security features, cGMP, GDP and regulatory requirements for automated systems.
  • Delta V experience and/or training or experience with another DCS platform
  • Experience with HW/SW interactions.

Do you have the devious mind & fortitude to investigate/expose the nooks & crannies of a complex/ambitious software product, where developers fear to tread?



Senior Level Software Developers

Reports To:
VP Software

Location:
This position is located in San Jose, CA

D E S C R I P T I O N

Finesse is seeking talented, experienced & dedicated software engineers to help design, build & deliver game-changing applications for bio-processing systems. Our team is currently small but growing, using the latest .NET Framework & C# technology and tools, and offers opportunities to perform a broad range of tasks, including:

  • Defining & refining requirements using Agile development techniques
  • Designing cutting-edge user interfaces that are easy & a pleasure to use
  • Writing robust embedded & real-time system code
  • Implementing distributed communication protocols
  • Using unit tests & other test-driven techniques to ensure quality & maintainability
  • Incorporating strong security measures & validation support for regulatory approval
  • Ultimately selling products that can make a real difference in the lives of millions of people!

Methodologies, written in C++ and C#.NET and may execute in an embedded and/or workstation environment. Qualified candidates will perform a large subset of the following tasks:

  1. Design/architect interfacing object oriented programs.
  2. Design & develop software programs relating to biotech control systems.
  3. Design, develop, & lead unit & integrated testing.
  4. Problem resolution, software support, and maintenance.

The candidate will have the ability to execute research and development plans, and to evaluate the performance of new technologies.

R E Q U I R E M E N T S

  • B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Minimum 10 years experience building commercial software products
  • Familiarity with startup & small-company business environment
  • Experience using Rapid Application Development (RAD) & other Agile development techniques
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with C# and the .NET Framework
  • Know-how for integrating managed C# with unmanaged C++ code
  • Experience with Windows CE & .NET Compact Framework in embedded systems
  • Experience developing client-side GUI applications, especially using WPF and XAML
  • Knowledge of XML, TCP & UDP networking, & serial communication protocols
  • Designing classes and class libraries
  • Exception handling, writing robust code, unit testing
  • Experience with multithreading & synchronization techniques
  • Familiarity with Visual Studio 2008/2010
  • Understanding of object oriented analysis & design, using inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, & abstract classes
  • Knowledge of computer hardware/software optimization (e.g. writing application code to optimize processor loading, memory allocation, and multiple applications running simultaneously) desired
  • Familiarity with basic principles of physics, chemistry & biology desired
  • Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems desired
  • Ability to self-manage and succeed at an individual level as well as in a team environment
  • Fluent communication skills