Software Design Engineer - Beccles, United Kingdom - Hales Group Limited

Hales Group Limited

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Beccles, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Software Design Engineer

Beccles

Full Time - Permanent

Salary DOE

Our client, a bespoke automation manufacturing company based in Beccles, are looking for an experienced Software Design Engineer to join their busy team on a full time and permanent basis.

The Role

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 wouldhave direct implications on the software solution.
Write and test software programs for the defined hardware.
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.
Maintain an awareness of existing and emerging technologies to ensure the group remain at the forefront of the industry.
Develop and maintain code libraries and standardised practices to deliver commonality and reduce commissioning timelines.
Participate in customer meetings to provide specialised controls input and perspectives.

Requirements:

Educated to degree or other higher qualification (i.e., HND) in an Electrical/Electronic or Software Engineering discipline.
Previous experience of working with automated machinery would be an advantage. To include an awareness of safety and other regulatory requirements.
Programming experience of PLC's/HMIs and/or scriptbased programming.
In depth knowledge of Motion Control and 6 Axis Robot systems would be an advantage.
Excellent communicator in both written and verbal form.
Strong numeracy and IT skills, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
Ability to work well under pressure and to prescribed deadlines.
Excellent critical thinking and problemsolving abilities.
Team player with great interpersonal skills.
Selfmotivated with ability to prioritise actions and workload.
Experience of cost and budget control.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to succeed in this role, please send your CV or call our branch on to find out more