Why This Role Stands Out
You'll drive innovation by developing critical software that directly interacts with advanced machinery and control systems for a leading UK manufacturer. This hybrid role is perfect for a mid-senior software engineer with VB.NET expertise and a background in manufacturing or automation, offering significant impact and career growth. Apply today to join a dynamic engineering team and shape the future of high-tech equipment.
Quick Overview
Job Description
We are excited to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Software Systems Engineer to join their innovative engineering team in Bridgend.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful UK manufacturer of advanced, high-tech equipment supplied to customers worldwide. You'll develop software that interacts directly with machinery, control systems and hardware - making this an ideal role for a software engineer from a manufacturing, automation or engineering environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of software used to control complex engineering systems.
Working closely with mechanical, electrical and production engineers, you'll be involved in:
Developing and maintaining VB.NET software for industrial applications.
Integrating software with machinery, hardware and control systems.
Supporting machine and motion control applications.
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
Testing, commissioning and supporting equipment installations.
Contributing to new product development and continuous improvement.
The role offers exposure to the full development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to testing, implementation and ongoing support.
About You
You will ideally have:
HND/Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
5+ years' software development experience.
Strong VB.NET skills.
Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, automation or engineering environment.
Experience of, or an interest in, machine control, motion control or hardware integration.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work effectively alongside multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Experience with PLCs, automation, laser control systems or industrial machinery would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
Negotiable salary depending on experience.
Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm; Friday 8:30am-1:30pm.
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
Enhanced pension.
Company bonus scheme.
Full training and ongoing support.
If you're a software engineer who enjoys working close to machinery, hardware and real-world engineering problems, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact me for a confidential discussion.
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