Software Applications Engineer

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hydraulic sector is seeking a Software Applications Engineer in Witney. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, contributing to the design and development of HMI/PLC systems and must demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers the flexibility of office or home-based work and requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 1-3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience of HMI/PLC software experience.
• Knowledge of CAN networks desirable.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable HMI/PLC Systems.
• Work as part of an Electro-Hydraulic design team.
• Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Mechatronics

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Mathematics

Job description

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An international industry leader in the hydraulic sector is looking for a Software Applications Engineer to join their team in Witney, Oxfordshire.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, blossoming business. With 8, employees and over service partners worldwide the successful candidate will be joining a company that is well respected and flourishing within its sector.

The role is open will be office or home based; however, there may be times when a visit to the European facilities is necessary. This will serve someone in the early stages of their software engineering career well.

Key Responsibilities:

Working within the Software Application Development Department.

• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable HMI/PLC Systems
• Work as part of an Electro-Hydraulic design team
• Implement optimized and high-quality modules
• Identify process bottlenecks and bugs
• Suggest and implement solutions to problems
• Creation of High-Level designs
• Implementation by modular programming in C or CODESYS
• Support our team in maintaining the code quality
• Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from concept through to design and installation

Technical Requirements & Experience:

• 1-3 years experience of HMI/PLC software experience
• Bachelors in Mechatronics, computer science, mathematics, or related field
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Used to work independently
• Knowledge of CAN networks desirable
• Knowledge of Functional Safety desirable
• Knowledge of Hydraulic equipment desirable

The nature of the role means we are looking for someone who has excellent communication and people skills and is comfortable working alone as well as within a small team.

Management may, require you to carry out tasks in addition to your normal duties, provided these tasks are both reasonable and within your capabilities.