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Graduate - Software Engineer
Reporting to: Lead Software Engineer - C-Tech Automation
Job Type
- Full Time (36 Hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
Project Engineering – Software Systems
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Supporting the Lead Software Engineer, work alongside them on current equipment solutions ranging from simple inline production systems through to the flagship Poseidon system.
Entry point and progression:
- Start small with confidence-building development, using:
- Customised industrial PLC-controlled systems.
- Structured Text (ST) in Beckhoff TwinCAT environment.
- Small PLCs and IPC solutions (upcoming focus).
- Learn industrial EtherCAT networks:
- Connect hardware to remote devices.
- Develop expertise in industrial network construction for equipment.
- Start small with confidence-building development, using:
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Ownership of development lifecycle:
- Software development, bug fixing, and testing.
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Hardware integration:
- Build and iterate hardware to pair with software:
- Work with sensors, sensing systems, smart cameras…
- Handle cabling, connectivity, and connectivity challenges.
- Build and iterate hardware to pair with software:
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Documentation & version control:
- Maintain GitHubfor code and materials.
- Produce well-commented and structured code.
- Support controlled revision and backup processes.
Project Engineering – Control Cabinets
- Design, assembly, wiring, and testing of control cabinets/backplanes to suit specific applications and safety standards.
- Requirements include obtaining local 18th Edition wiring qualification training.
Technical Experience & Development
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Software programming standards & environments:
- Adopt structured, readable, commented coding.
- Use IEC61131-3, Python, and other relevant languages.
- Training at Beckhoff for system expansion.
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Training exposure:
- Supplier-led courses to advance skills in industrial automation.
- Development of safety programming for equipment.
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Technology-savvy contributions:
- Recommend suitable technological solutions.
- Support team growth.
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Regulatory compliance:
- Accelerate UKCA certification of equipment.
Sales
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Underpin commercial objectives:
- Support C-Tech in customer visits, tradeshows, and presentations about C-Tech solutions.
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Content generation:
- Social media promotion and case-study creation to highlight significant work.
Administration
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Project support:
- Collaborate on commercial proposals.
- Generate project quotes and plans using SCRUM/agile.
- Maintain MS Teams folders and file updates for hardware documentation.
- Collaborate on commercial proposals.
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Software management:
- Use C-Tech Git for software storage and version control (comments/code/historical revisions).
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Workplace organisation & culture:
- Sustain a professional and engaging office/workshop environment.
Purpose
What We Do: C-Tech Automation is scaling their software design and development capabilities for agreements with simple to complex automation solutions — from inline production to chilled food manufacturing.
Heading Towards a Rapidly Expanding Role:
- Build confidence merging software programming with mechatronic experience.
- Contribute to automation designs from basic line-side systems to the flagship controller.
- Bonus factor: Enthusiasm for chilled food industry and sustainable automation ethos.
About C-Tech:
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Fabricates novel, manual-labour-reducing automation tools for a dynamic, global food market.
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Seafresh Group-backed, allows first-person chilled food manufacturing exposure, partnered with Blue Earth Foods.
- Partner understanding of Blue Earth’s cooperation with Marks & Spencer.
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Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversifying the engineering sector, particularly in food-related automation.
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Ideal for a self-driven, curious engineer seeking to influence both software knowledge and real-world impact.
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What We Seek: Qualification Criteria
Role Fit
- Ideal for technically strong, detail-oriented candidates capable of thriving in collaborative environments.
- Requires a strong technical base + team-player mindset.
- Proactive”, “curious”, and action-driven attitude encouraged.
Team engagement expectations:
- Good listener: Ability to grasp requirements and align with project goals.
- Positive professionalism: approachable with strong human interactions.
Technical Requirements
Education:
- Degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, or closely-related fields.
Qualities & Skills:
- Structured, reliable and adaptable self-motivation helps in the graduateship journey.
Preferred Complementary Experience (not essential):
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps/Power Automate) — solid facilitation factor.
- PLC programming exposure — learnable in-house at C-Tech’s provided training.
Technical Approach
Background and Training
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Prioritise (student-level) experience with:
- Software development principles.
- Structured processes, modular design, commenting.
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Onboarding from collaborators and key-trained suppliers: Chartered-IET Engineer support & professional registration process
Your Development
- More than a job: optimize your potential for long-term success.
In-house Growth Path (Ushered by a Chartered Engineer, supporting progression via IET & IMechE):
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng) credential activation support.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) progression pathway facilitated.
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