Software Engineer Control Systems

Salary: £30,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• HND/Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years software development experience, ideally within an engineering environment.
• Strong VB.NET development experience.
• Experience of, or an interest in, machine/motion control and software-hardware integration.
• Experience with PLC systems and/or laser control would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage tasks within project timescales.
• Confident communicating with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to travel internationally for field installations when required.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out analysis of software requirements according to product definition and specific customer needs, working with product development and production teams.
• Ensure timely generation of the required system specifications including design, system interfaces, and product definition.
• Design and develop software code to meet specified requirements using the most appropriate software language(s).
• Prepare module descriptions, test plans, procedures, and other software documentation as required, verifying that the software product is in accordance with the specified requirements.
• Prepare all necessary design review documentation and distribute to company personnel as appropriate for discussion.
• Liaise with end users and other relevant contractors and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Support field installations on site around the world as required.
• Participate in investigations into system problems at any stage from design, coding, and testing through to acceptance and ongoing use of the products.
• Propose, define, and implement solutions to problems including bug-fixing and system modification and/or enhancement to help prevent recurrence.
• Ensure the adequate and timely training of personnel within the company.
• Maintain own technical knowledge at an acceptably high and current level.
• Establish and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the companys legacy systems control software (VB.NET) and provide complete backup to the Software Systems Manager in relation to the core systems and other products.

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• PLC
• REST

More:

We are recruiting for a Software Engineer (Control Systems) to join our client in Bridgend. This is a permanent, full-time role that is primarily office-based with some flexibility when required, working 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 08:30–17:00 and Friday 08:30–13:30. We are offering a negotiable salary dependent on experience and an excellent benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, a company pension scheme, and a company performance bonus. Our client is a technically innovative and successful SME that designs and manufactures high-tech capital equipment for worldwide export, with a UK head office and two overseas offices. We welcome applicants with all levels of experience.

last updated 37 week of 2026