Software Systems Engineer

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary / Benefits
Highly dependent on experience

Job Elements
Our client designs and manufactures hi-tech capital equipment for worldwide export with a head office in the UK and two overseas offices. A vacancy has arisen for a Software Systems Engineer to take responsibility for the design, development and maintenance of the software and control systems for existing and future software projects including writing of all documentation relating to these software projects.

• Carry out analysis of software requirements according to product definition and specific customer needs as required, working with product development and production teams.
• Design and development of software code to meet specified requirements using the software language(s) most appropriate to the system.
• Prepare module descriptions, test plans and procedures and other software documentation as required, verifying that the software product is in accordance with the specified requirements.
• Support field installations on site around the world as required.
• Participate in investigations into system problems which may arise at any stage from design, coding and testing through to acceptance and on-going use of the products.
• Propose, define and implement solutions to problems including bug-fixing and system modification and/or enhancement so as to prevent as far as possible recurrence of problems.
• Ensure the adequate and timely training of personnel within the company.

The ideal candidate will have:
• The job holder will have technical responsibility for all aspects of the software relating to company products and projects.
• The successful candidate will be educated to HND / Degree level preferably in Computer Science or Mathematics.
• A solid background in software development of at least 5 years or more.
• You will be proficient in VB.Net in an engineering environment
• Experience of, or an interest in, machine / motion control software and hardware interaction.
• Some experience in laser control or PLC’s is desirable but not essential.
• In terms of skills and background experience, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate practical experience working with special purpose machinery, ideally within an industrial or manufacturing environment. This should include involvement in the design, development, installation, commissioning and validation of bespoke machinery or automated equipment.

Petrie Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.