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My client is in need of an Application Software Development Engineer in their Worcester site.

This role is for engineers who like the challenge of developing and implementing complex automation, mechatronic and data acquisition systems for turnkey projects. No two projects are the same and the engineer will find great job satisfaction in delivering solutions in cutting edge automotive and industrial environments.

Role overview

· Determining the best way to implement bespoke automation and control process for the application using the Sierra CP software and DACS (Data Acquisition and Control System) from customer supplied requirements and specifications.

· Developing C# control software using the advanced Sierra CP software API's to implement the solution. Knowledge of VB6/VBA is useful for supporting legacy systems

· Interfacing to 3rd party equipment for integration using Sierra CP software and C#.

· Knowledge of protocols such as Ethernet, Serial, Ethercat, CAN, AK protocol (over Ethernet/Serial) is useful

· Developing automation sequences using standard Sierra CP software editor tools

· Create test and acceptance procedures

· Creating custom system functionality based on customer requirements

· Frequent site visits to customer for installing, testing and documenting the solution, within the UK and globally as required

· Understanding and ability to modify electrical systems to suit applications

· Work with the Commissioning engineers and project/site managers to achieve sign off from the customer.

· Own initiative garage projects based on anticipated future requirements and enhancements of existing tools

· Providing information to the sales department for quotation purposes.

· Source code management via SourceTree, BitBucket and Jira

· Ideally suited to a joint electrical and mechanical/Mechatronics/Control engineering degree who has at least 3 years of experience in a hardware based automation role.

· Experience with PC & PLC control systems (particularly safety PLC systems) is desirable, but is only a small amount of what we do.

UK & Overseas Travel

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits

* Company pension

* Cycle to work scheme

* Flexitime

* Free parking

* Life insurance

* On-site parking

* Sick pay

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Schedule

* Flexitime

* Monday to Friday

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COVID-19 considerations:
COVID 19 Compliant

Work Location: In person