Software Engineer - Production Engineering

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Software Engineer - Production Engineering

Location:

Waterbeach, UK

Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join a newly established Production Engineering team within an innovative R&D environment. This role is key to bridging the gap between product development and manufacturing, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies are successfully transitioned into scalable, high-quality production. You will focus on developing software tools and automated solutions that support manufacturing processes, including production testing, device programming, and configuration control. This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping how products move from concept to volume manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Support the structured transfer of products from R&D into manufacturing

Develop and contribute to product test strategies and analyse test coverage

Collaborate with engineering teams to maximise product testability

Test Software & Automation

Design, develop, and maintain automated production test solutions

Support functional testing, calibration, and system-level validation

Integrate test software with fixtures and automated test equipment

Programming, Configuration & Deployment

Implement robust processes for firmware flashing, software installation, and product configuration

Manage calibration data and version control within production builds

Ensure traceability of software versions throughout the product lifecycle

Continuous Improvement

Improve manufacturing efficiency through automation and process optimisation

Reduce manual steps and increase production throughput

Enhance diagnostics and data capture for production and field analysis

Production Support

Diagnose software, firmware, and hardware-related production issues

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Support quality processes including non-conformance investigations and CAPA

Documentation & Control

Produce clear and structured documentation for production software and processes

Support configuration management and engineering change control

Skills & Experience

Essential: Degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Experience developing software tools for production testing or process automation

Strong experience with LabVIEW

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT