Industrial Software Engineer - Worcestershire

Industrial Software Engineer

£40-£45k

Malvern/Worcester

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MDE are looking for a skilled Application Software Engineer for OT Engineering applications within a state of the art engineering company who are leaders in complex automation and controls.

This role is for engineers who like the challenge of developing and implementing complex automation, mechatronic and data acquisition systems for turnkey projects. No two projects are the same and the engineer will find great job satisfaction in delivering solutions in cutting edge automotive and industrial environments.
Determining the best way to implement bespoke automation and control process for the application using the from customer supplied requirements and specifications.
Developing C# control software using the advanced API to implement the solution. Knowledge of VB6/VBA is useful for supporting legacy systems
Interfacing to 3rd party equipment for integration within applications.
Knowledge of protocols such as Ethernet, Serial, Ethercat, CAN, AK protocol (over Ethernet/Serial) is useful
Developing automation sequences using standard editor tools
Create test and acceptance procedures
Creating custom system functionality based on customer requirements
Frequent site visits to customer for installing, testing and documenting the solution, within the UK and globally as required
Understanding and ability to modify electrical systems to suit applications
Work with the Commissioning engineers and project/site managers to achieve sign off from the customer.
Own initiative on software R&D projects based on anticipated future requirements and enhancements of existing tools
Providing information to the sales department for quotation purposes.
Source code management via SourceTree, BitBucket and Jira

Ideally suited to a joint electrical and mechanical/Mechatronics/Control engineering degree who has at least 3 years of experience in a hardware based automation role.
Experience with PC & PLC control systems (particularly safety PLC systems) is desirable, but is only a small amount of what we do.

UK & Overseas Travel
Expenses provided

Please note all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK