Software Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited

Lowestoft

1 year ago

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Software Design EngineerLowestoft£45,000 - £50,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank + Company Pension + Free Electric Car Charging + Sick Pay + Free Workplace clothes + Free Parking + Reward SchemesAre you a Software Design Engineer looking to join a fast growing business that prides themselves on excellence and quality?This company are Manufacturing and Automation leaders within the UK. They have a fantastic reputation from both employees and customer perspectives and now need Software Design Engineer to join the team.In this role you will collaborate with the design team to scope technical solutions including hardware, architecture and product selection to fuel the best software solutions. You will write and test code for large scale projects and write documents to provide support on intended function of software. Working across multiple teams you will aim to work to deadlines and apply commercial awareness to make projects as cost effective as possible.The ideal candidate will be degree qualified with experience of the automation industry. You will need to have knowledge of diagnostics, testing and repairing mechanical/electrical/electronic systems. Programming experience of PLC's/HMI's and general automation software knowledge will be required. Good knowledge of Motion Control and Axis Robot systems is beneficial as well as experience with AI, robotics and machine learning. You will need to be happy with full time office work.The Role:Collaborate with the design team to scope technical solutions, including hardware, architecture, and product selection.Develop and test code for large-scale projects.Create documentation to support the intended function of the software.Work across multiple teams to meet project deadlines.Apply commercial awareness to ensure cost-effective solutions.The Person:Degree qualified with experience in the automation industry.Knowledge of diagnostics, testing, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.Experience in programming PLCs, HMIs, and general automation software.Familiarity with Motion Control and Axis Robot systems.Beneficial experience in AI, robotics, and machine learning.Comfortable with full-time office work.TPBN1_UKTJ

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