Jobs in Reading

Control Systems Engineer

This role involves conducting site surveys, developing functional design specifications, and designing, programming, and configuring PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. You will lead Factory Acceptance Tests, manage project documentation, and mentor junior engineers. The position requires strong PLC programming skills, experience with control systems, and the ability to work safely on-site.

Vantage Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer (C / C++)

This role involves developing software for instrumentation and industrial measurement systems, working on custom data acquisition platforms, industrial monitoring systems, and detector readout systems. The engineer will collaborate on full lifecycle projects, integrate software with hardware, and support customer projects, often visiting sites within the UK.

Marcus Webb Associates Limited Heads Hill, Berkshire, RG19 8EW, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Sr. Hardware Test Engineer

As a Senior Hardware Test Engineer, you will lead the development and execution of test methodologies for hardware components, robot subsystems, and full humanoid robots. Your role involves hands-on testing, failure analysis, and collaboration with the automation team to scale test processes as the company moves from prototypes to production.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Test Engineer

This role involves validating software releases for humanoid robots, running end-to-end tests, and collecting performance metrics. You will work closely with the Test Team to ensure each new software version meets quality standards before deployment, and help build a robust data pipeline for continuous improvement.

Humanoid London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer - Rust

This role involves developing software for instrumentation and industrial measurement systems, primarily using Rust. You will work on a variety of projects, from custom data acquisition platforms to specialized measurement equipment, and collaborate closely with the founder and a small technical team.

Marcus Webb Associates Limited Heads Hill, Berkshire, RG19 8EW, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Controls Engineer (Project Management)

Act as technical lead on industrial control and automation projects across water, wastewater, and energy sectors, conducting site surveys, defining system upgrades, and supporting full project lifecycle delivery from design to commissioning. Focus on PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation systems within a hands-on engineering role with strong technical ownership.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Reading, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Embedded C++ Engineer – Computer Vision & Defence Systems

This role involves developing and maintaining embedded C++ software for intelligent camera systems used in security, defence, and transport applications. You'll work across the full software stack in embedded Linux environments, contributing to build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing while collaborating closely with hardware and algorithm teams. The role emphasizes technical ownership, problem-solving, and delivering software that runs on real-world hardware in demanding operational settings.

Standard 8 Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Automation Engineer / Control Engineer - PLC – Midlands

This role involves on-site installation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation systems, with a focus on PLCs, robotics, and control systems. You'll troubleshoot technical faults using electrical schematics and PLC programming, provide client training, and ensure equipment operates efficiently. The position requires frequent regional travel across the Midlands and strong hands-on skills in both electrical and mechanical systems.

MYO Talent West Midlands (region), United Kingdom £25,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Sourcing Specialist

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will design and execute sourcing strategies to accelerate production and growth, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers. Your role involves identifying and onboarding contract manufacturers, leading RFQs/RFPs, and continuously improving supplier performance to build a resilient supply chain.

Dexory South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Part-time

Automation Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining secure, automated endpoint platforms within a high-integrity Defence environment. You'll work on CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and platform reliability using PowerShell, Python, and Ansible, while supporting operating system deployment and print/scan services. The position emphasizes secure-by-design principles, agile practices, and collaboration within a technically strong engineering team.

Sopra Steria Gloucester, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Customer Training Specialist – Hugo RAS Technology

This role involves delivering high-level technical training and support for the Medtronic Hugo Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) technology. You will train surgeons, first assistants, and OR staff across various surgical specialties, ensuring they are proficient and safe in using the RAS system. The role requires extensive travel to a training center in Belgium and collaboration with sales, clinical, and medical affairs teams.

Medtronic London, United Kingdom £58,400 – £116,400 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Customer Training Specialist – Hugo RAS Technology

This role involves delivering high-level technical training and support for the Medtronic Hugo RAS robot, covering surgical indications in General Surgery, Urology, and Gynaecology. You will train surgeons, first assistants, and OR staff, apply structured teaching methodologies, and collaborate with sales and clinical teams to prepare and set expectations for training programs.

Medtronic Portugal £58,400 – £87,600 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Engineer - Robotics Design

Design and develop robust robotic mechanisms for a novel biotechnology product, progressing from initial concept through testing and into scalable manufacturing. Work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to integrate mechanical systems with advanced detection technology. Focus on creating reliable, certified systems suitable for batch and volume production in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Newton Colmore London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Cloud Site Reliability Engineer

As a Senior Cloud Site Reliability Engineer at Wayve, you will build and scale the reliability foundations of their AI cloud platform, focusing on the Model Development Platform and GPU Compute platform. You will define operational standards, improve capacity planning, and ensure resilient and efficient cloud infrastructure, working closely with ML and platform teams.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Tech Lead Assist - Robotaxi

This role involves defining the end-to-end architecture for remote assistance in Wayve's robotaxi program, ensuring real-time human operator support while balancing latency, reliability, and safety. You will lead cross-team execution, set technical direction, and establish quality standards for safety-critical operations.

Wayve London, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent