The engineer works closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver reliable, maintainable and well-documented solutions from early development through commissioning and production support.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain automation and production software, with a strong focus on LabVIEW applications and LabVIEW Real-Time / FPGA systems
Translate product, process and stakeholder needs into clear, testable software requirements and practical implementation plans
Develop modular, readable and maintainable software using appropriate architectures and associated documentation
Integrate software with sensors, instruments, motion controllers, cameras, data-acquisition hardware, embedded targets, PLCs and third-party equipment
Develop and maintain database integrations for settings, traceability, test results and production data, including SQL queries and structured data handling
Plan and carry out software verification, validation, commissioning and fault investigation, recording evidence and resolving defects methodically
Work closely with product owners, production engineers, operators and mechanical, electronics, firmware and software engineers
Key requirements
Degree or equivalent professional experience in software, engineering, mathematics, physics or a related technical discipline
Practical experience developing automation, test, control or production software.
Experience integrating software with physical equipment such as instruments, sensors, cameras, motion systems or data-acquisition hardware
LabVIEW development skills, including structured application design, debugging and hardware integration
Ability to write clear requirements, technical documentation and test evidence.
Ability to work effectively from incomplete or evolving requirements while maintaining focus on safety, quality, reliability and supportability
Clear communication and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering and production teams
Desirable
Experience working with LabVIEW Real-Time and FPGA systems.
Experience with machine vision and camera integration, including NI Vision or IMAQ-based systems
Experience with industrial or serial communications, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, RS-232/RS-485, VISA or product-specific command protocols
Experience with SQL Server, production databases, traceability systems, JSON data and structured test-result storage
Experience with C# or Mitsubishi PLCs
Knowledge of automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, package management and formal software release processes
Understanding of production change control, validation, concessions and process change authorisation
Experience coaching colleagues or supporting the technical development of graduates and junior engineers
Knowledge of process capability, Six Sigma concepts and statistical analysis
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva) and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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Employment Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full time
Requisition Number
R10121 Automation Software Engineer (Open)
