Automation Software Engineer — Robotics, Vision & PLC

TechMet Ltd.; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TechMet Ltd. in Co. Antrim seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and deliver machine software for special purpose automated machinery projects, most lasting up to a year.

You will develop control and safety systems, Commission robots, test and debug applications, and support site installations. Key background includes a HND/Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Software Engineering, proven machine control project delivery, and experience with PLCs, vision systems, robotics, HMI,

Qualifications

• HND/Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Software Engineering.
• Proven record of delivering machine control system projects.
• Automation and production machinery design experience.
• PLC and software application experience.
• Vision systems experience.
• Robotics, HMI, Ethernet and communications protocols experience would be advantageous; coding in C++ and Visual Basic is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create & develop machine software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects.
• Deliver control and safety systems compliant with standards nationally and internationally.
• Program and commission robots.
• Test and debug software applications and produce detailed test plans.
• Carry out testing in factory and on customer sites.
• Deliver projects to plan and budget.

Skills

Robot control

C++

Visual Basic

HMI

PLC programming

Vision systems

Ethernet

Communication protocols

Education

Electrical/Electronic or Software Engineering degree

Tools

Vision systems

Robotics

HMI

Ethernet

Communications protocols

PLC

Job description

TechMet Ltd. in Co. Antrim seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and deliver machine software for special purpose automated machinery projects, most lasting up to a year.

You will develop control and safety systems, Commission robots, test and debug applications, and support site installations. Key background includes a HND/Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Software Engineering, proven machine control project delivery, and experience with PLCs, vision systems, robotics, HMI,