SOFTWARE DESIGN ENGINEER

Salary up to £55k DOE
33 Days Holiday (Incl stats)
Company Pension
PPE Supplied
Company Values Reward Scheme
My client is looking to recruit a Software Design Engineer to join our dynamic and ambitious design team. The post holder will contribute to the growth and success of the business through the development of innovative controls-based solutions

The following list is an indication of roles and responsibilities you will be expected to undertake as the Software Design Engineer. The list is not exhaustive and intended as guidance only, but in general you will:

• Proactively collaborate as part of the wider design department to scope befitting technical solutions for projects. This would include hardware specification such as safety devices, communication architectures/protocols etc, where product selection would have direct implications on the software solution.
• Apply commercial awareness when determining solutions suitable to the price point of the project.
• Write and test code for large scale projects (Motion, Robotics, Integrating 3rd Party Equipment, PLC, HMI)
• Author (internal/external) design philosophy documents to support the intended functions of the automated equipment.
• Ensuring all software is written, documented, and controlled in accordance with company procedures and processes.
• Ensure that the solutions determined adhere to all relevant Codes of Practice, Company and Industry Standards.
• Develop and maintain code libraries and standardised practices to deliver commonality and reduce commissioning timelines.
• Review customer project documentation to fully understand project requirements.
• Participate in customer meetings of either existing or potential projects.
• Participate in internal design reviews on existing or potential projects.
• Collaborate with other Mechanical and Electrical teams and community members.
• Develop handover documentation for the commissioning team and assist with fault finding.