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Skilled Software Engineer with excellent customer facing skills sought to join a leading Birmingham based solutions provider. You will join the Applications team in solving customer problems using their bespoke MES platform, carrying projects through from inception through to site commissioning and support.
Applications Engineer - Software
Structured Programming: Basic/VBA/C
30-38k + Pension, Call Out OTE 45k
Friday Afternoons Off
West Midlands
Ref: 24465
Applications Engineer - Software - The Role:
- The role will involve working with the client through all phases of a project life cycle including requirements capture, specification, design and implementation, documentation, installation, commissioning, handover, training, and support
- Mostly working on guided assembly, mobile robotics and test systems which would require an understanding of process, IT system interaction and how parts under test are connected and function.
- Interfacing to 3rdparty systems using SQL, OPC-UA, JSON, TCP/IP, and RS232
- Interfacing to parts being manufactured using analogue and digital I/O, CAN, or LIN
- As well as communication, documentation and project management skills, the role would benefit from an understanding of mobile robotics, mechanical, electrical and vehicle systems.
- Occasional customer visits across the UK
Applications Engineer - Software - The Person:
- Well-rounded Engineer keen to be involved with a broad range of equipment and happy to be involved with varying disciplines
- Knowledge of working in a practical process control and automation environment
- Basic control programming (Python, VBA, IsaGraf, SQL, PLC Logic Control)
- Requirements capture and the ability to create or update specifications.
- Embedded electronics or control systems background
- PC builds, software installations and application configuration
- Electronic / Software / Control Systems based Degree / HND or Time Served
- UK valid driving license ESSENTIAL
We require a highly motivated, practical and proactive Engineer who is able to communicate well at all levels and be customer focused and commercially aware. This is a unique opportunity where you will thrive working in a time restricted and challenging environment alongside a dynamic team of individuals.
Based in Birmingham this role is easily commutable from within and around the following areas: Dudley, Quinton, South Birmingham, Stourbridge, Coventry and Halesowen.
For further information call Sarah Clarke
