Software Development Engineer / Software Engineer

Chiltern Park Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

25 Days Holiday

Sports and Social Club

Subsidised Canteen

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering company in Milton Keynes seeks a Software Development Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge automation products. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electronics or related fields, with experience in C, C#, C++, Python, and Docker. Responsibilities include writing software for microcontrollers, providing technical support, and managing projects. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities, including benefits such as private medical insurance and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics or related field is required.
• 4+ years of experience in Software Engineering and embedded systems.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Write software for microcontrollers and applications.
• Test and create documentation for software.
• Provide technical support to European subsidiaries and customers.

Skills

C programming

C# programming

C++ programming

Python programming

Docker applications

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc in Electronics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

Docker

MPLAB

IAR Embedded Workbench

Job description

Software Development Engineer / Software Engineer

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Job Openings Software Development Engineer / Software Engineer

About the job Software Development Engineer / Software Engineer

An exciting new opening for a Software Development Engineer / Software Engineer with a leading multinational engineering company who currently design and develop futuristic factory automation products for covering various industries including Automotive, Scientific, Renewable Energy, Space, Medical, Food Processing and Consumer Products.

Location: MiltonKeynes & Home Based (flexible)

Salary: £35,000 - £47,000 - depending on experience, superb career and technical progression available, Bonus Scheme, Pension, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday, sports and social club and subsidised canteen.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Software Engineer

The role will require the ideal candidate to write software for microcontrollers, test software and create documentation, provide technical support to the company's European subsidiaries and customers, analyze data, design, implement and deliver training courses and presentation to European subsidiaries.

Experience / Qualifications required – Software Engineer:

You will have a degree BSc, BEng or MEng, MSc in Electronics / Electrical and Electronic Engineering / Software Engineering / Computer Science / Instrumentation and Control or similar and you will have experience in some of the following:

• Writing software in C for microcontrollers
• Writing applications in C#, C++, VB, python, etc
• Writing Docker applications for factory automation
• Factory Automation Cloud Computing and Industrial Internet of Things

Essential requirements for the Software Engineer role:

• Ability to plan and manage own projects
• Experience of writing technical reports and software documentation.
• To work as part of a multicultural team who deliver results by consensus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• To be able to manage a dynamic workload and have a flexible approach to the role
• To be resilient - in order to reassess when your first idea doesn't work
• Passport and Driving licenses required, as there will be some UK and European travel in the role.

Ideally you will have 4 or more years’ experience within Software Engineering with skills covering many of these areas:

Embedded Software, C, C#, C++, VB, Python, Java, etc. , Industry4.0, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), Docker Applications, Function Blocks, Structured Text, Fieldbus, Industrial Ethernet, Modbus, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNET, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, OPC UA, MQTT, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Serial Interface, Renesas, Microchip, IDE – Integrated Development Environment, MPLAB and IAR Embedded Workbench

If you are interested in working as a Software Engineer for this dynamic company at the forefront of automation and feel you have the skills and qualifications required, please apply now.

We will be happy to provide more information on receiving your application.