Graduate Applications Engineer

Hobson Craig; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering firm in Worcester is seeking a Graduate / Junior Applications Engineer to develop and modify C# control software, support global clients, and integrate new systems. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechatronics, Automation, or Electrical Engineering and is a good team player with strong fault-finding skills. The role offers a salary of £25,000 to £36,000 per annum along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension

Staff social events

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in mechatronics or automation or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to pick up new concepts and hold good fault finding abilities.
• Good understanding of basic engineering principles.
• A valid driving licence and able to work away including some overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Development and modifying C# control software.
• Supporting clients and engineers with new and existing systems remotely.
• Developing and supporting core product software.
• Interfacing to 3rd party equipment for integration.
• Documenting solutions and producing software manuals.

Skills

C# and Visual Studio

Fault finding abilities

Team player

Ability to pick up new concepts

Education

Degree in Mechatronics, Automation or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SourceTree

BitBucket

Jira

Job description

Overview

The client is an established and successful manufacturer of test machinery and equipment. They are seeking to recruit a Graduate / Junior Applications Engineer for their operations in North Worcester.

Salary - £25,000 to £36,000 per annum.

Hours: Monday to Friday on Days. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension, staff social events, free onsite parking.

Responsibilities

• Development and modifying C# control software
• Supporting global clients and SCP engineers with new and existing systems remotely for fault finding and integrating new functionality. Some site work will be required.
• Developing and supporting core product software and giving input into hardware design.
• Interfacing to 3rd party equipment for integration within the CADET environment, using C# language.
• Developing automation sequences and tests using standard CADET tools.
• Analysing engineering systems to advise the best methods of automation.
• Analysing post test diagnostics logs to advise fault rectifications (software, electrical and mechanical) within complex engineering systems.
• Work with design engineers to advise on requirements for new systems.
• Liaise with commissioning engineers and project / site managers to achieve sign off from customers.
• Source code management via SourceTree, BitBucket and Jira.
• Document solutions and producing software manuals.

Experience and qualifications

• Degree qualified in mechatronics or automation or Electrical Engineering
• Ability to pick up new concepts and hold good fault finding abilities, both electrically and mechanically.
• An understanding of C# and visual studio would be advantageous but not essential.
• Good understanding of basic engineering principles.
• A valid driving licence and able to work away including some overnight trips and occasional overseas visits.
• Good team player and a "can do" attitude.

Location

The company are based in Worcester so is commutable from Kidderminster, Droitwich, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Evesham, Tewkesbury.

Please apply now to be considered for the vacancy.