Software Systems Engineer in Bridgend

Sanderson; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson in Bridgend is seeking a Software Systems Engineer to join a specialist engineering business developing software and control systems for complex automated machinery. The role sits at the intersection of software and hardware, responsible for design, development, testing and ongoing maintenance of software used across products.

You will support and develop existing VB.NET control software while contributing to future projects using suitable technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong experience developing software using VB.NET.
• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, automation or machine-control environments.
• Experience or strong understanding of software interfacing with physical hardware.
• Understanding of machine control or motion control systems.
• HND, degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software and control systems for automated machinery.
• Analyse software requirements based on product specs and customer needs.
• Develop software using VB.NET and other appropriate technologies.
• Produce system specs covering software design, interfaces and product requirements.
• Develop test plans, procedures and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development and production teams through the lifecycle.
• Integrate software with hardware and machine control systems.
• Investigate and resolve software and system issues across development, test and live environments.
• Implement bug fixes, system modifications and product enhancements.
• Support ongoing development and maintenance of existing VB.NET control systems.
• Liaise with customers, contractors and other technical stakeholders as required.
• Provide occasional support for installations at customer sites internationally.

Skills

VB.NET

Software development

Engineering environment

5+ years experience

Machine control/ motion control

Education

HND / degree in CS/Software Engineering/Maths

Job description

Software Systems Engineer

Location: Bridgend

Salary: £60,000

Employment: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Software Systems Engineer to join a specialist engineering business developing software and control systems for complex automated machinery.

This is a hands-on engineering role sitting at the point where software meets physical hardware. You will take responsibility for the design, development, testing and ongoing maintenance of software used across both existing and future products.

A key part of the position will involve supporting and developing existing VB.NET control software, alongside contributing to future software projects using the most appropriate technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software and control systems for automated machinery.
• Analyse software requirements based on product specifications and customer requirements.
• Develop software using VB.NET and other appropriate technologies.
• Produce system specifications covering software design, interfaces and product requirements.
• Develop test plans, procedures and supporting technical documentation.
• Work closely with engineering, product development and production teams throughout the design, build and testing lifecycle.
• Integrate software with physical hardware and machine control systems.
• Investigate and resolve software and system issues across development, testing and live environments.
• Implement bug fixes, system modifications and product enhancements.
• Support the continued development and maintenance of existing VB.NET control systems.
• Liaise with customers, contractors and other technical stakeholders where required.
• Provide occasional support for installations at customer sites internationally.

Experience Required

• 5+ years' commercial software development experience.
• Strong experience developing software using VB.NET.
• Previous software development experience within an engineering, manufacturing, automation or machine-control environment.
• Experience or a strong understanding of software interacting with physical hardware.
• An understanding of machine control and/or motion control systems.
• HND, degree or equivalent experience within Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering or a related discipline.

About You

You will be comfortable working on complex engineering systems and taking ownership of software throughout the full development lifecycle.

You should be able to work independently while collaborating closely with software, engineering and production teams, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose issues involving both software and hardware.

This would suit a Software Engineer who enjoys working on real-world engineering products, where the software you develop directly controls and interacts with physical machinery.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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