Software Engineer - Automation (Co. Antrim)

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

Ref: A62-S3065

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to join a thriving specialist design and high value manufacturing facility in Co. Antrim. This organisation is a leader in its sector, developing world-leading technologies for specialist sectors and supplying complex and challenging automation solutions for the pharma/packaging sector.

The Role:

• Create & develop machine software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects – projects mainly last for up to 1 year duration
• Deliver control and safety systems which comply with appropriate 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

The Person:

• HND/Degree in Electrical, Electronic of Software Engineer
• Proven record of delivering machine control system projects
• Experienced in automation and production machinery design
• PLC and software application experience
• Vision systems experience
• Robotics, HMI, Ethernet, Communications protocols experience would be advantageous as would ability to code in visual basic and C++

Benefits:

• This is forward thinking organisation, keen to attract the right calibre of talent and willing to offer a very attractive salary package to the right candidate.

We also currently have various other Automation Project Management roles and Automation leadership roles throughout NI - c £40- 80k bands on offer