Software Engineer

The Role

As a Software Engineer within Production Engineering, you will focus on developing software tools and automation that support manufacturing processes, product testing, and system configuration. This position combines software development with hands-on engineering collaboration across hardware, embedded systems, and production teams.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Cambridge

Structure: Onsite

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the transfer of products from R&D into engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Developing automated test solutions for functional verification, calibration, and system validation.
• Integrating test software with fixtures and automated test equipment (ATE).
• Designing and implementing processes for firmware flashing, software installation, and product configuration.
• Ensuring traceability and version control of software throughout the product lifecycle.
• Driving improvements in manufacturing efficiency through automation and tooling enhancements.
• Supporting root cause analysis and resolution of production issues.
• Producing and maintaining clear technical documentation and release processes.
• Acting as a key interface between R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related field.
• Experience developing software tools for production test or process automation.
• Strong experience with LabVIEW for test automation.
• Understanding of software release processes and configuration control.
• Ability to troubleshoot software and firmware issues in hardware-integrated systems.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across both development and manufacturing environments.

Desirable Experience (Not Required):

• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) from prototype to production.
• Familiarity with embedded firmware programming tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing test systems and calibration workflows.
• Experience with additional languages such as Python or C/C++.
• Understanding of engineering change control and quality standards (e.g., ISO9001).
• Exposure to complex electronics, imaging systems, or embedded technologies.

Who You Are:

• Practical and solution-oriented in your approach to engineering challenges.
• Analytical when investigating issues and identifying improvements.
• Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and environments.
• Detail-focused, particularly when dealing with traceability and production processes.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to a growing team.

What’s On Offer:

• Opportunity to help shape a newly formed Production Engineering function.
• Work on advanced, real-world technologies used in demanding environments.
• Strong collaboration across R&D and manufacturing teams.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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