Automation / Digital Systems Engineer

Part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the National Composites Centre (NCC) is an independent, open-access technology centre focused on addressing some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. You will join this dynamic organisation as it embarks on implementing its new 5-year strategy, one that is growth and impact focused.

You'll join our Automation and Digital Systems team, working to deliver digital transformation projects and technical direction on development of software architecture and tool development. You'll support the development of digital twins, focusing on creating virtual replicas of physical products, manufacturing systems, and processes.

The role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, from collaborating with process experts to optimise complex manufacturing workflows, to supporting large-scale digital infrastructure deployments. You'll bridge the gap between traditional technical manufacturing expertise and practical digital solution implementation skills to create the next generation of composites manufacturing workflows.

So, what are we looking for?

• 2 years' experience in software development.
• Preferred programming languages: Python, C#, JavaScript.
• Experience of working in a team to deliver software projects, collaborative version control etc.
• Experience with robotics and/or machine building
• Understanding of Systems Engineering
• Awareness of any of following fields would be of interest: Frontend/Backend Web Development, CI/CD, Machine Vision, PLC programming, Robotics/Automation, Database management, Manufacturing environments, Data Science/ML/AI.

What do we offer in return?

Hybrid and flexible working as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.