Software Support Engineer - VR/20399
Currently recruiting for an experienced Software Support Engineer on a permanent staff basis for an oil and gas company based in Aberdeenshire.
Reporting to the Lead Controls Engineer, the Software Support Engineer will have the following main duties and responsibilities:
- Working independently and as part of the Repair and Field Services Team to develop, maintain and support various software projects.
- Advising on controls, PLC software and electrical maintenance issues and upgrades.
- Being the Repair and Field Services expert on software, controls and electrical issues for troubleshooting and for providing assistance to customers and client Technicians.
- Assisting the Lead Controls Engineer and manufacturing in order to assist with the development, improvement and testing of new and existing products.
- Following, reviewing and creating work instructions and procedures for software and support related activities.
- Providing training and support to Field Service Technicians globally.
- Assisting with the testing of manufactured products.
Experience / Qualifications:
- A degree qualification in a relevant discipline, or a minimum of 5 years’ equivalent experience in a relevant role, is essential.
- Lean knowledge would be preferred.
- Experience with software development, including C#, Visual Basic, .NET Framework, WPF, MySQL Server and Microsoft SQL Server is essential.
- A strong understanding of object-oriented programming is essential.
- Having the ability to review, debug and optimise existing software projects is essential.
- A strong understanding of networking and communications is essential.
- A proficient understanding of software versioning tools is essential.
- Demonstrable working knowledge and understanding of PLC Controls equipment, including Allen Bradley and Siemens would be preferred.
- Applicants will be expected to be able to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications and have an understanding of engineering terminologies.
- An understanding of hydraulic systems and schematics would be preferred.
- An understanding of torque equipment would be preferred.
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