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# Software Systems Engineer - Manufacturing & Engineering

- **Company:** Focus Resourcing Group
- **Location:** Bridgend, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Hardware Design, Visual Basic .NET (Programming Language), Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-systems-engineer/focus-resourcing-group-job108114743

## About the Role

You will ideally have:

 * HND/Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
 * 5+ years' software development experience.
 * Strong VB.NET skills.
 * Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, automation or engineering environment.
 * Experience of, or an interest in, machine control, motion control or hardware integration.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * The ability to work effectively alongside multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Experience with PLCs, automation, laser control systems or industrial machinery would be advantageous.

## Description

We are excited to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Software Systems Engineer to join their innovative engineering team in Bridgend.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful UK manufacturer of advanced, high-tech equipment supplied to customers worldwide. You'll develop software that interacts directly with machinery, control systems and hardware - making this an ideal role for a software engineer from a manufacturing, automation or engineering environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of software used to control complex engineering systems.

Working closely with mechanical, electrical and production engineers, you'll be involved in:

 * Developing and maintaining VB.NET software for industrial applications.
 * Integrating software with machinery, hardware and control systems.
 * Supporting machine and motion control applications.
 * Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
 * Testing, commissioning and supporting equipment installations.
 * Contributing to new product development and continuous improvement.

The role offers exposure to the full development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to testing, implementation and ongoing support.