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Job Description

Automation Software Engineer

Wotton under Edge

3 days office based hybrid working

Renishaw is looking for an Automation Software Engineer to join its Co-ordinate Measuring and Gauging Division (CGPD). You will join a multidisciplined Process Software Team responsible for developing and analysing the automated test systems which ensure our products will function at the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with design, prototyping, analysis and implementation of new processes and create precision automated assembly and test systems.

  • Collaborate on the development of EMC tests, early product development tests as well as help improve current products rigs and assist manufacturing when extra support is needed in production.

  • Programming test systems in C#, LabVIEW, VBA and SQL (We can also offer training in the design of full rigs including the electronic and mechanical aspects).

  • Participation in technical peer reviews and write clear and concise documentation.

  • Validate new processes and show that each rig meets the requirements in the product test specification.

Key requirements

  • The successful candidate will ideally be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific related discipline with a mathematical aptitude, for the analysis of test data and process statistics.

  • Knowledge of programming (e.g. LabVIEW, C#, VBA, VHDL, etc.) would be expected, but training in some of these aspects can be provided.

  • An appreciation of electronics and/or mechanical engineering.

Desirable requirements

  • Experience in integrating industrial sensors and technology into test systems.

  • Experience of using LabVIEW in a production process environment.

  • Understanding mechanical tooling and fixture design.

  • Understanding of statistics in relation to production processes (e.g. CpK, Gauge R&R, MSA and SPC charts).

  • Familiarity with SQL database systems.

  • Understanding of Azure DevOps or similar for project planning and workflow.

Benefits 

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. (*not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter & York sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
 
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
 
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitment@renishaw.com.

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R7470 Automation Software Engineer (Evergreen) (Open)

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