Associate Software Engineer - Manufacturing Systems (MES)

NewPrinces Group
Bradford, UK
10 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) .NET Framework Computer Programming Software Debugging Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering Systems Integration SAP Integration Solutions Industrial Software Programming Languages

Job description

Princes is looking for an Associate Software Engineer who supports the development, integration, and support of in-house Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions. Assists with coding, testing, system support, and continuous improvement activities under guidance from senior engineers., * Supports integration with SAP and other enterprise systems

  • Operates under supervision of senior developers
  • Focus on learning and developing software engineering capability, * Assist in development and enhancement of MES applications
  • Support coding, debugging, and configuration activities
  • Assist with system integration between MES and enterprise platforms
  • Support investigation and resolution of production issues
  • Execute test scenarios and support deployment activities
  • Assist in documenting systems and changes
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Key Relationships

  • Solutions Developers - MES
  • Solution Architects - Manufacturing Systems
  • IT Service & Support Teams
  • Manufacturing site teams and engineers

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of software development principles
  • Analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Willingness to learn programming and system integration
  • Good communication skills
  • Exposure to programming languages desirable (e.g. .NET, Python, Java)
  • Interest in manufacturing or industrial systems desirable

Behavioural Competencies

  • Eagerness to learn
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Proactive attitude
  • Ability to work in operational environments

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Annual leave
  • Life insurance
  • Company pension, * Competitive Salary
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • A day off for your Birthday
  • Flexible Holiday Option - buy 5 days holiday
  • 14.5% Pension (5% Employee, 9.5% Employer) Opt-In
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Critical Illness Cover

About the company

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

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