Software Controls Engineer

Careerwise Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Software Controls Engineer for our Dublin client to advance GUI and control software for high-performance instruments. The role emphasizes integrating hardware and software interfaces and ensuring robust data acquisition across complex systems.

The candidate will develop graphical interfaces, instrument control protocols (Serial, TCP/IP, MQTT), and contribute to the ongoing improvement of software architecture and system performance in a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Automation/Software/Electrical/Electronic engineering or related field
• 2+ years' experience developing complex PC-based systems
• Proven experience developing and maintaining software for complex, integrated systems

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for complex scientific instrumentation
• Developing and integrating instrument control interfaces, including Serial, TCP/IP, MQTT, and other communication protocols
• Developing and maintaining Data Acquisition solutions
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware, software, and firmware issues
• Supporting system integration, testing, and debugging across multiple levels of the system
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable and robust control solutions
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the software architecture, development processes, and overall system performance

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

C#

JavaScript

Vue.js

SQL

MySQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

SQL/MySQL

Job description

A Software Controls Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment to join our Dublin based client. The role will focus on the continuous development of the User Interface and control software for complex high performance instruments - integrating and managing a wide range of hardware and software interfaces.

ROLE:

• Developing and maintaining Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for complex scientific instrumentation
• Developing and integrating instrument control interfaces, including Serial, TCP/IP, MQTT, and other communication protocols
• Developing and maintaining Data Acquisition solutions
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware, software, and firmware issues
• Supporting system integration, testing, and debugging across multiple levels of the system
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable and robust control solutions
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the software architecture, development processes, and overall system performance

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in Automation Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline
• Two plus years' experience preferably in the development of complex PC-based systems
• Proven experience developing and maintaining software for complex, integrated systems
• Intermediate to advanced LabVIEW development skills
• Intermediate to advanced Python development skills
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience in one or more of the following advantageous : SQL/ My SQL, C#, JavaScript - Vue.js