Automation Software Engineer
renishaw · Wotton-under-Edge, UK · United Kingdom · Hybrid
Posted Sep 30, 2026
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Job Description
Automation Software Engineer Wotton under Edge
Up to £37,000 depending on experience
Renishaw is one of the world's leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in high precision metrology, healthcare and Additive Manufacturing (AM). We design and manufacture AM solutions based on a process called metal powder bed fusion (laser melting). Our products are used by customers around the world in cutting-edge engineering projects spanning sectors including aerospace, automotive and advanced manufacturing.
As an Automation Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing assembly and test systems, reusable software libraries, and manufacturing processes for next-generation Additive Manufacturing products. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will develop software solutions that interface with production equipment, instrumentation and automated systems, helping to bring new products from development into manufacture.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain domain knowledge in Additive Manufacturing whilst working with state-of-the-art technologies in a research and development environment.
The position is based at New Mills, our global headquarters and does have hybrid working opportunities. From time-to-time, introduction of new software will require certain tasks to be carried out onsite, so flexibility may be required during key phases of these releases.
Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain software for assembly and test systems used in the manufacture of AM products
Develop and maintain reusable software libraries, frameworks and shared components that support multiple engineering projects and production systems
Support the development and introduction of new manufacturing and test processes for new products
Integrate software with hardware including sensors, motion systems, instruments and production equipment
Contribute to the definition of software architecture, coding standards and best practices to promote consistency and maintainability
Analyse test data and process metrics to support product and process development activities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, scalable engineering solutions
Support validation and troubleshooting activities on production and development systems
Key Requirements
Degree qualified (2:1 or above) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical discipline
Experience developing software using C# and .NET
Understanding of software engineering principles including design, testing and debugging
Ability to solve technical problems using a structured and analytical approach
Strong communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
Practical hands-on engineering aptitude, comfortable using basic tools and working with both software and hardware, including assembly, installation,…