Graduate Software Engineer

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Graduate Software Engineer | C# | Automation | Robotics | Witney | to £32,000pa plus £3k bonus & benefits:
  
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Software Engineer who is passionate about a career within embedded software, automation, robotics and reel time software to join a well-established specialist manufacturer in the Witney area. With growth plans to scale their £100m turnover business to over £200m over the next 5 years, this role is a key component to ensure that their targets are met by being responsible for all embedded software and systems in their highly automated manufacturing site.
  
The Graduate Software Engineer will be joining a team of experienced engineers where they will be able to learn, develop and be responsible for the programming of the production systems including PC based interfaces and ERP links, PLC’s and Robotics integration systems. This is an incredibly varied role, working across a wide range of automation and robotic manufacturing technologies. It is honestly the perfect place for a Graduate who has a passion for automation and robotics to start their career.
  
The successful Graduate Software Engineer will need the following experience and skills:

Graduate / BTEC Level 4 (or equivalent) in computer science or related subjects
Work experience or coursework in a relevant control system environment
C# or related programming languages
Computer-literate, being fully conversant with MS Excel, Word, Project, Power Point and MAT950.
A genuine interest and passion for Automation & Robotics   Highly desirable:

Experience of programming autonomous systems
Experience of programming CNC machine tools, PLC systems or robotics   Our client offers a competitive salary, bonus worth circa £3k, 25 days annual leave, Employer matched pension scheme, Death in Service scheme, Training & Development, Employee discounts platform (Perkbox), ‘WeCare’ well-being programme, Cycle-to-work scheme.
  
If you’re a Graduate Software Engineer with a passion for Automation & Robotics, and you’re looking to be part of an exciting growth phase with lots of project work, please send MARS a copy of your CV.
  
MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
  
MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

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