Junior Software/Controls Engineer

Due to business growth, we are looking to recruit for a Junior Software Development Engineer for a leading manufacturing engineering company based near Keighley.

The main purpose of the role is to provide Software development support to the business under instruction of more senior members of the team. This will involve being responsible for all aspects of the Code Base from specification, doe and testing through to maintenance and documentation.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Software Engineering or a related field with exposure to C, C++ and OO with experience developing software in Multi – core/ multiprocess / multi threaded application.

Hours - Monday - Friday 0745AM - 4PM (Flexitime available)

Role Duties

• Team based, responsible for developing 'CNC6400 controller' (Real-time multi-axis NC with Sercos/EtherCat/ProfiNet/OPC/PLC )
• Primarily C/C++ with some .Net and scripting.
• On site.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Write, debug, test and troubleshoot code as assigned by the Technical Manager respecting set deadlines, timescales, and deliverables.
• Liaise with staff from other departments — Production, Engineering departments, Inspection, Project Managers, Service and Aftermarket as required in order as required to provide robust, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to customer problems.
• Participate in meetings with 3 rd parties including customers.
• Participate in code review and other quality activities.
• Providing documentation to support work done.
• Continiously improving skills and knowledge.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by line manager or Senior Management

Team.

• Understand, and work always in accordance with client  Values and Directives; specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.
• Occasional UK and international travel may be required.

Key skills requirements:

• A degree, or equivalent experience, in an appropriate Science or Engineering field.
• Demonstratable ability to understand and write code in C or C++, and have an appreciation of what is happening 'under the hood'
• Some practical mechanical or electronics background — e.g. car maintenance/hobbies etc
• Enthusiasm!