Software Design Engineer

Job Title:  Software Design Engineer
Direct Report To: Engineering Manager
Location: Old Kilpatrick, Glasgow
Role type: Permanent position

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Software Engineer to directly influence and shape Logitech’s products through new design projects. The successful candidate will be directly involved in the specification and design of software applications, controlling the automation and interface of Logitech machinery. We are looking for a highly experienced and knowledgeable Software Engineer who can join our Design & Development Engineering team, and add their knowledge and creativity into a world class Manufacturer.

The Software Design Engineer will be responsible for creating, managing and updating machine software applications, seeing a project through from Inception to Delivery, contributing to the full product life cycle.

You will work seamlessly with the Development Department, Process Engineering and Manufacturing, and be expected to play a lead role in all software development activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design and development of Software Applications, for automation and control of Machinery
• Support on site Manufacturing and Laboratory Facilities
• Interacting with Customers during design and after sales support
• Work closely with Electrical and Mechanical Design Engineers
• Actively working with all departments to identify problems and develop solutions to maximise quality
• Maintain / Continuously improve current product line
• Generation of supporting documentation, BoMs / Reports / User Guides

We’re looking for someone who has/is:

• Degree educated (or with equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or similar.
• Extensive experience designing applications with LabVIEW.
• Windows IoT experience.
• Proven track record of successfully designing control software for machinery.
• Advanced knowledge of hardware integration and industrial communication (EtherCAT, TwinCAT and/or CANopen preferred).

Additional Skills that would benefit the role:

• Experience with PLCs, stepper motors, variable frequency drives.
• Knowledge of other programming languages such as C, C#, C++ or Python.
• Experience in user interface design.
• Knowledge of schematic design would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of EU directives and CE Marking.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention for detail, adaptable and responds well to change.
• Exercises judgement to make decisions within broadly defined practices and policies.
• Able to work in an extremely fast-paced low volume, high value, high variation manufacturing environment.

Software packages currently used (experience of these or equivalents beneficial):

• P4V version control.
• E3 electrical engineering software.
• Sage X3 MRP system.
• Q-pulse quality management.
• SolidWorks data management.

We offer:

• Highly Competitive salary
• Annual bonus (based on company performance)
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Free on-site car parking with electrical vehicle charge points
• Generous contributory pension
• Electrical Car Benefit & Cycle To Work Schemes

If you wish to apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter to David.Mcilvenna@logitech.uk.com