Embedded Software Engineer – Flexible Hours, Bonus

Automation Experts; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Flexitime

Birthday day off

Pension 5% salary sacrifice

Life assurance

Dental & vision

Share incentive plan

L&D opportunities

CSR days

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Cheshire for a hands-on role across software, embedded controls, electronics and product development. You will contribute to existing systems and future technologies, collaborating with engineering teams and customers to deliver effective solutions.

The position involves developing PLC, embedded and PC-based control systems, working with microcontrollers, HMI/GUI, and testing complex systems, with travel within the UK.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' industrial experience preferred.
• Experience with embedded control systems or electronics engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC, embedded and PC-based control systems.
• Work with microcontrollers, electronics, HMI/GUI and control systems.
• Develop software using C/C++, C#, Python, Ladder Logic and Structured Text
• Test, troubleshoot and validate complex control systems
• Support FAT, SAT and customer installations
• Diagnose hardware and software issues both in-house and on customer sites
• Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement
• Develop safe, reliable systems including software/hardware interlocks
• Maintain technical documentation, version control and engineering records
• Work closely with engineering teams and customers to deliver effective solutions

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Python

GUI/HMI development

Problem solving

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

PLCs

Microcontrollers

Ladder Logic

Job description

Automation Experts is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Cheshire for a hands-on role across software, embedded controls, electronics and product development. You will contribute to existing systems and future technologies, collaborating with engineering teams and customers to deliver effective solutions.

The position involves developing PLC, embedded and PC-based control systems, working with microcontrollers, HMI/GUI, and testing complex systems, with travel within the UK.