Software Engineer

Software Engineer - Test Development - £48K DOE - Bolton

This role sits within the Manufacturing Engineering team with a focus on manufacturing test support. Working within the manufacturing engineering team this role is primarily to develop and maintain production test and verification software applications for sub-assemblies, modules and final products. With a bias on PC application software the role is to design, produce test applications to ensure delivered product quality.

Documentation for test strategies, specifications and work instructions is key to ensuring that all products have the appropriate level of testing and verification prior to delivery.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

*The key aim of this role is to develop software applications for functional testing of product and data logging

*Develop and maintain product tracking software tools and databases

*Provide test specifications for module, sub-assembly, final assembly and QA tests

*Assist with the development of production test strategies Module and Final assemblies

*Maintain existing test software to keep pace with NPI, new variants and change control

*Develop and maintain a close relationship with design engineering team to ensure products are designed for optimum manufacturing test solutions

*Support factory test data logging on internal network and reporting tools

*Assist in the development of variant verification processes and tracking automation

*Assist with prototype builds and NPI, feedback design for assembly / test issues to engineering team

*Provide production test support, assist in diagnostics and failure analysis

*Specify and implement production test IT equipment in line with IT policies and procedures

*Identify test escapes and implement continuous improvements

*Provide work instructions to support product test and configuration

*Work closely with the customer software and support teams to coordinate and integrate production test software

Experience

*3-5 years in a software application development role ideally in a manufacturing test environment

*Electronics hardware knowledge is an advantage

*Experience of automated test and integrated test systems is desirable

Skills and Personal Attributes

*Core coding skills in C# using visual studio

*Good written and communication skills

*Must have excellent IT productivity tool knowledge (MS Office tools, Excel, Word etc)

*Experience of interfacing with API's and control of external peripherals via serial interfaces

*A proficient knowledge of Linux OS (Ubuntu)

*Understanding of SQL data interface

*Web development

*SoC coding experience, Embedded firmware, Arduino code, RPi or BeagleBone etc is an advantage

*Knowledge and experience of LabView is an advantage

*An understanding of electronic principles

*Able to demonstrate an ability for problem solving

*Proficient data analysis skills

*Self-motivated and able to work alone or in a team environment

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