Overview

We are excited to announce a permanent opening for a Software Engineer at our state-of-the-art facility in Severn Beach Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of software development as you will be actively involved in every phase of the software development lifecycle. Your expertise will not only be crucial in creating innovative solutions but also in providing essential support for OIPT software to clients and our dedicated OIPT team including Process Service and Test Engineers across international projects. Note: Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology provides tools for engineering micro- and nano-structures with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Software: Use a variety of tools and languages to create and maintain cutting-edge software firmware and databases.
• Project Management: Ensure timely delivery of software projects that meet objectives and timescales.
• Hands-On Problem Solving: Assist with machine issues during build and test phases.
• Global Support: Provide second-line support for our worldwide network of field service engineers.
• Customer Interaction: Engage with our global customer base to understand their needs and support new software implementations.
• Sales Support: Contribute to our sales process by answering technical questions and providing solutions.

What We Offer

• Innovative Projects: Work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology.
• Global Impact: Make a difference on an international scale.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary.
• Structured career development opportunities.
• Hybrid working setup (flexible mix of office and remote project dependent).
• Private healthcare cover.
• Share incentive plan.
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Half-days on Fridays.
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in various software development tools and languages.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to tackle challenges head-on and find effective solutions.
• Customer Focus: Strong communication skills to understand and meet customer needs.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Commitment to Safety: Adherence to health safety and environmental protection standards.

Education / Experience

• Degree level qualified in a computing or related field with a proven track record.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Software Development.
• C# .NET Core and WPF framework.
• C and C++ expertise for low-level and real time development.
• Desirable: Experience with several network protocols TCP/IP UDP Modbus etc.
• Experience with PLCs and ladder logic.
• Agile / Scrum Methodologies.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience in writing PowerShell scripts.
• Exposure to and knowledge of machine learning and other forms of AI.

Professional Skills / Abilities

• Strong communication and client-facing skills capable of articulating complex topics to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Self-motivated and capable of independently driving technical investigations and finding solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Software is an essential prerequisite as is experience working on real-time control systems.
• Knowledge of hardware interfacing is also desirable.
• Computer addition to programming tools effective use of the MS Office Word Excel and Outlook.

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