Software Engineer

The Role:

• Software Engineer
• Galway
• Onsite/ Hybrid
• Permanent or Contractor

Role Brief:

Assisting the Equipment Engineering department to develop new manufacturing and test equipment and systems used in the development and production of medical devices. Independently or as member of a team; develops specifications designs plans and develops complex manufacturing and test equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop robust flexible reusable efficient and scalable manufacturing applications.
• Database design development monitoring and SQL script authoring.
• Work closely with customers in defining system requirements and propose creative and cost effective solutions for new and upgraded equipment.
• Write detailed functional design requirements.
• Contribute to all phases of software development including design implementation unit test integration release and validation support.
• Generates quotations concepts and business cases for new and upgrade equipment.
• Commission test troubleshoot and support existing and new manufacturing equipment.
• Build Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
• Providing technical leadership on equipment related product and process issues.
• Proactively drive innovation and integration of new technologies into development strategies for the software team.
• Ensure equipment solutions are delivered within planned schedules and within budget.
• Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example providing guidance and offering counsel.

Skills Brief:

• BSc/MSc degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in software development with experience and a thorough knowledge in the following: VB.Net C# VB 6.
• Understanding of data modelling and storage with relational databases (preferably SQL).
• Understanding of software integration with manufacturing equipment with protocols such as OPC UPCUA TCP/IP HTTP.
• Machine or device control design experience.
• Excellent communication skills combined with an imaginative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with good multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Works under general direction regarding the direction and progress of projects and special assignments. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Good working knowledge on the use of vision systems and associated tools desirable.
• Tableau SQL Server Reporting Services web application development HTML JavaScript WPF desirable.
• Working knowledge of Team Foundation server and associated build processes.
• Experience in a regulated environment with 21CFR Part 11 experience an advantage.

Person Brief:

A professional with a complete understanding and wide application of principle theories and concepts in the field. Applies a full understanding of area of specialization to resolve a wide range of issues in creative ways. General knowledge of other related disciplines business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships.

Company Brief:

SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support. We specialise in assisting our customers including many of the worlds top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.

Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway Limerick Leinster and Florida USA.

We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users OEMs and Technology providers.

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