Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Team Horizon
 
We currently have an exciting opening for a qualified Senior Engineer based in Galway, assisting the Equipment Engineering department to develop new manufacturing and test equipment and systems used in the development and production of medical devices.
Either independently or as member of a team you will develop specifications, designs, plans, and develop complex manufacturing and test equipment.
Why you should apply:

• Our client has developed a stand-out culture of innovation, inclusion and development, and consistently features as a great place to work.


• The role is generously compensated, and attracts a competitive base salary and highly attractive benefits package.


• Excellent career progression opportunities.

 
What you will bedoing:

• Develop robust, flexible, reusable, efficient and scalable manufacturing applications.


• Database design, development, monitoring, and SQL script authoring.


• Commission, test, troubleshoot and support existing and new manufacturing equipment.


• Work closely with customers in defining system requirements and propose creative and cost-effective solutions.


• Work closely with both internal and external specialists and vendors to complete equipment related projects.


• 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.


• Develop detailed project plans and manage projects to completion.


• Provide software input on design changes for new and existing systems aligning machine functionality to customer requirements.


• Actively participate in departmental and plant Continuous Improvement through participation in Value Improvement Projects and Lean Business Process Projects as well as departmental standards.


• Ensure equipment solutions are delivered within planned schedules and within budget.


• Providing technical leadership on equipment related product and process issues.


• May co-ordinate activities of a number of engineers.


• Proactively drive innovation and integration of new technologies into development strategies for the software team.


• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.

What you need to apply:

• BSc/MSc degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering or related discipline.


• Minimum of 6+ years in software development with experience and a thorough knowledge in the following: VB.Net, C#, VB 6, SQL Server, software testing, version and change management software.


• Working knowledge of Team Foundation server and associated build processes.


• Experience in a regulated environment with 21CFR Part 11 experience an advantage.


• Machine or device control design experience.


• Good working knowledge on the use of vision systems and associated tools desirable.


• SQL Server Reporting Services, web application development, HTML, JavaScript, WPF desirable.


• Excellent communication skills combined with an imaginative and creative approach to problem solving.


• Strong knowledge of testing lifecycle and principles.


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with good multitasking and prioritization skills.