Job vacancy - Product Development Engineer
Position: Product Development Engineer
Reference: acsBprodev
Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Job Title: Product Development Engineer
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Product Development Engineer to join their team. This is a new and exciting role offering the successful candidate great levels of variety, challenge and opportunity within this area of the business.
Summary:
Reporting to the Business Development Director, the Product Development Engineer will operate primarily as a software test and development Engineer for products in the Vision Systems and Profile Projector categories. This role will require a close working relationship with both suppliers and the production / technical support functions internally.
Responsibilities:
- Test and optimise the Operating System, device driver and application SW settings and versions to ensure continued compatibility;
- Develop software testing strategies, processes and working practices in order to manage software issue control;
- Produce and manage issue control of software release notes, software, user manuals, installation and upgrade guides;
- Work with the Business Development Director to make recommendations on how to improve software based products with an emphasis on increased functionality, market competitiveness and the use of latest technology;
- Interface with functional departments to identify, define and document operational needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, and levels of systems access;
Requirements:
- Good level of academic achievement to degree level or equivalent (ideally in a Mechanical Engineering discipline which covered modules in Metrology, CAD and instrumentation & control);
- Experience in software development / testing and building / testing PC hardware / issue control would be preferred;
- Experience in producing relevant release documentation, user guides and manuals;
ACS are recruiting for a Product Development Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Product Development Engineer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Product Development Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Product Development Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Product Development Engineer role you desire.