We are looking for a Software Engineer to support the transition of complex, high-tech products from R&D into scalable manufacturing.

This is a practical, hands-on role focused on production test software, automation, and manufacturing optimisation, working at the intersection of engineering and production.

The Role

You will play a key part in building and improving the software systems that support production, ensuring products can be manufactured reliably, efficiently, and at scale.

Key areas include:

• Production test automation and validation
• Software and firmware deployment processes
• Configuration control and traceability
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing workflows

What You Will Be Doing

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support transfer of products from development into manufacturing
• Define test strategies and improve product testability
• Work closely with engineering teams to prepare products for production

Production Test & Automation

• Develop automated test solutions for verification, calibration, and validation
• Integrate software with test rigs, fixtures, and ATE equipment
• Improve test coverage and reduce manual processes

Programming & Configuration

• Implement robust processes for firmware flashing and software installation
• Manage product configuration and calibration data
• Ensure full version control and traceability through production

Continuous Improvement

• Increase manufacturing efficiency through automation and tooling
• Reduce errors, manual steps, and bottlenecks
• Improve throughput and reliability of production processes

Production Support

• Diagnose issues found during manufacturing
• Carry out root cause analysis and implement fixes
• Support non-conformance and corrective action processes

Documentation & Control

• Create clear production documentation (test processes, programming guides, release control)
• Support configuration management and engineering change processes

Cross-Functional Work

• Act as the link between R&D, Production, Quality, and Operations
• Collaborate with hardware, embedded, and systems engineers
• Support suppliers where production processes are outsourced

What We Are Looking For

• Someone who can bridge software and manufacturing environments
• Strong problem solver with a practical mindset
• Detail-focused with strong documentation discipline
• Comfortable working across teams and influencing processes
• Able to improve systems, not just maintain them

Required Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
• Experience developing software tools for production or test automation
• Strong LabVIEW experience
• Understanding of software release and configuration control
• Experience troubleshooting software/firmware in hardware-integrated systems

Desirable Experience

• NPI experience (prototype → production)
• Embedded systems or firmware programming tools
• Programming in Python, C, or C++
• Manufacturing test systems and calibration workflows
• ISO9001 or controlled engineering environments
• Experience with complex electronics or real-time systems

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to shape a new Production Engineering function
• Direct involvement in bringing advanced technology into production
• Strong collaboration across engineering and manufacturing
• Long-term development within a high-tech environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• If you have experience building test software, automation, and production-ready systems, and want to play a key role in scaling complex products into manufacturing, this is a strong opportunity.