Service Software Engineer Opportunity (Staffordshire)
Job Title: Service Software Engineer
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8AM-4:30PM (40 hours)
Location: This role is based predominantly within our Staffordshire office however the individual may be required to travel to our Ellesmere Port office or client premises on an occasional basis.
Reporting to: Service Technical Manager
Primary Duties:
Development of software code based on technical specifications and customer requirements
Creation of software design documentation packages and input into multi discipline documentation
Technical support to various disciplines with hardware selection
Test and Commission Software
To perform software upgrades, fixes, investigations with correct record keeping for any changes made on file
Ownership of the software and associated documentation through full life cycle
Modification of existing software and regression testing
Support Service Team with software issues
Secondary Duties:
Work in accordance with ISO 9001 management system standards
Attend all required company and department meetings.
Attend training courses relevant to the position.
Undertake any other ad-hoc duties within your skill-set as directed by your line manager.
Support the creation and delivery of training activities for colleagues and clients.
Essential Skills:
Minimum of HND in Engineering or Computer related qualification
Proficient in the use of IEC-(phone number removed) PLC programming languages
Proficient in object-oriented programming concepts
Proficient in SQL and database design concepts
Ability to read and understand CAD Drawings
Good Numeracy Skills
General knowledge of common automation protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, OPC, DH+, BSAP)
Awareness of the regulations and standards applicable to oil and gas and industrial control systems
Understanding of TCP/IP and industrial networking interfaces
Understanding of serial RS232/422/485 interfaces
Understanding of C&I concepts related to control system development (4-20ma loops, 1-5v voltage free contacts, tripamps, I/P converters,...)
Broad awareness of industrial engineering principles
Desirable Skills:
Experience working with Flow Weighted Average Calorific Value Metering Systems (FWACV)
Experience working in a software development or automation background in an industrial environment
Full, clean Driving Licence