Software Control Systems Engineer
Cricklade
£40,000 - £50,000 Per Annum
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Software Control Systems engineer to join a growing company who are experts in their fields. You will be supporting the Sustaining Engineering team for existing products and processes, developing and delivering the technology and new product/processes for the next generation of equipment.
Software Control Systems Engineer Role:
- Write, Modify, customise, and debug C++ code to an advanced level in an industrial environment (initially under the guidance of the team leader)
- Develop new software as part of an improvement programme or part of R&D processes such as prototyping improvements to existing equipment or new equipment development migrating the software to other systems
- Coordinate and deliver projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and integrate technical activities
- Report weekly and monthly on the progress of workstreams and projects, paying attention to adherence to cost, schedule and specification plans, identifying bottlenecks and problems to ensure swift resolution
- Develop and implement documentation standards and procedures for the Software and engineering design work performed in the department as part of a Technical File construction process
- To support machine production of the electrical, electronic control systems.
- Provide support during the building and installation process, ensuring that the product functions in accordance with design specifications.
- Liaising and working with the mechanical production team.
- Powering up completed machines bringing sections to life, programming sub systems, testing and calibrating.
- Finally, testing the whole machine operation. o Preparing and backing-up systems prior to shipment.
- Supporting infield customers with problems through email, telephone, remote access and visits ensuring ongoing high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Feedback infield problems to the design team for product improvement using the non-conformance process.
The ideal Software Control Systems Engineer will have:
- Ideally educated to Bachelor level in a technical discipline, probably in Computing Science, Electrical or electronic Engineer, Physicist or Robotics / mechatronics background
- Engineering experience with a background in the design & manufacture of technical products.
- Demonstrable and proven track record of programming C++ to an advanced level in an industrial environment (Engineering preferred)
- Demonstrate a competent understanding of electronic systems used in machine control
- Electrical safety regulations
- Knowledge of OEM Equipment Safety Standards
- Network communication & Object Process Control awareness
- Knowledge of EtherCat protocol
- Knowledge of Machine Vision an advantage
- Knowledge of Machine Motion control systems an advantage
- Strong communication and relationship building skills in a complex organisation
- To always work in line with the terms of the company vision, culture
- To be an active and engaged member of the team and to be a positive visible role model
- To perform any other related duties and to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the business
- To be able to work hands on the factory floor and in customer facilities.
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