Software/ Embedded Controls Engineer
£35,000 - £45,000 + Bonus, Pension, Benefits
Cheshire (Office Based - Up to 10% Travel)
Ref: 25750
Are you a Software or Embedded Control Engineer looking for a varied, hands-on role working with advanced scientific equipment?
Join an established technology business developing advanced scientific and industrial equipment for customers across a range of high-tech sectors. You’ll have the opportunity to work across software, embedded controls, electronics and product development, contributing to both existing systems and future technologies.
Software/ Embedded Controls Engineer- The Role:
- Develop and maintain PLC, embedded and PC-based control systems
- Work with microcontrollers, electronics, HMI/GUI and control systems
- Develop software using C/C++, C#, Python, Ladder Logic and Structured Text
- Test, troubleshoot and validate complex control systems
- Support FAT, SAT and customer installations
- Diagnose hardware and software issues both in-house and on customer sites
- Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement
- Develop safe, reliable systems including software/hardware interlocks
- Maintain technical documentation, version control and engineering records
- Work closely with engineering teams and customers to deliver effective solutions
Software/ Embedded Controls Engineer- The Person:
- Experience in software, embedded controls or electronics engineering
- Strong knowledge of electronics and analogue/digital systems
- Experience with embedded control systems or microcontrollers
- Strong software development and problem-solving skills
- Experience with GUI/HMI development
- 4+ years' relevant industrial experience preferred
- Experience with scientific equipment, vacuum technology or bespoke automation would be advantageous
- Willing to travel within the UK and overseas
- Degree in a relevant discipline desirable, but relevant experience will be considered
What's on Offer:
- Performance-related bonus
- Flexitime and early Friday finish
- 25 days holiday + birthday day off
- Matched 5% salary-sacrifice pension
- Life assurance from day one
- BUPA Dental, vision and virtual GP
- Share Incentive Plan
- E-learning and development opportunities
- 2 CSR days per year
Located in Cheshire, this role would be commutable from Wilmslow, Congleton, Warrington, Manchester, Knutsford, Northwich, Macclesfield and other surrounding areas.
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