Job Description
Lead Automation Software Engineer
Wotton under Edge
up to £55,000 depending on experience
Renishaw’s Encoder Products Division (EPD) designs and supplies cutting-edge position feedback technology to the world’s precision measurement, automation, and manufacturing industries. It is highly likely that something you own contains a part or device that was manufactured with the help of one of Renishaw’s encoder products.
EPD is made up of engineers, scientists and technicians all working together to produce market leading products for sale around the world. We start with cutting edge optical, algorithm and circuit design, developing our own ASICs and sensors where required; we then use innovative mechanical engineering to turn our core technology into a range of desirable products for our broad customer base.
Working closely with colleagues in our manufacturing division, we develop manufacturing and assembly processes and software to deliver quality products by the hundreds of thousands that in turn, perform reliably and repeatedly to sub-micron accuracies for our customers.
The Lead Automation Software Engineer provides technical leadership for the design, development, integration and lifecycle support of automation, control, and production software systems with a strong focus on systems using LabVIEW Real-Time and FPGA.
The role combines hands-on engineering with technical governance, team leadership and cross-functional delivery, ensuring solutions are safe, secure, maintainable, and aligned with product and manufacturing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, test and deployment of automation software for production systems
Translate product, process and stakeholder needs into clear, testable technical requirements and delivery plans
Own software architecture and technical decisions across desktop applications, real-time systems, industrial communications and equipment interfaces
Integrate instruments, sensors, motion systems, PLCs, databases and third-party equipment using suitable industrial and serial protocols
Establish and maintain engineering standards for source control, code review, build automation, CI/CD, release management and configuration control
Plan and coordinate verification, validation, commissioning, investigations and production handover activities
Provide clear technical documentation, operating guidance and knowledge transfer for engineering, production and support teams
Leadership
Provide day-to-day direction, prioritisation and technical support to engineers working across multiple activities
Set clear objectives and address blockers early
Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, support development plans and create opportunities for engineers to broaden their capability
Contribute to the technical direction for LabVIEW applications and lead architecture, design and code reviews across the team
Key requirements
Degree or equivalent professional experience in engineering, mathematics, physics or related technical discipline
Substantial experience delivering industrial automation or production software from requirements through commissioning and support
Experience with LabVIEW and specifically LabVIEW Real-Time & FPGA
Strong practical software engineering skills and experience of modular, testable and maintainable design
Experience integrating software with physical equipment, instrumentation or industrial communications.
Evidence of technical leadership, mentoring and effective cross-functional decision-making
Clear written and verbal communication, including requirements, specifications, plans and technical reports
Ability to work effectively from loosely defined requirements, applying a strong understanding of the product and associated processes
Ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including production operators and mechanical, electronics, product design and software engineers
Ability to apply process capability and Six Sigma…