Software Engineer - Production Engineering
New Today
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