Secto Services

We are recognised as a quality partner to large organisations for telecoms, civils, utilities, facilities and technical services.

The future for Secto is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our Core Values. One such core value is our Focus on the Future – we have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas.

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

Join our Team

Do you want to be part of a winning team where you will be valued, recognised and rewarded for your contribution to our business success?  Secto Services currently have an opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to join us in a world class facility in  Galway.

Job Purpose

To assist the Equipment Engineering department to develop new manufacturing and test equipment and systems used in the development and production of medical devices.  Independently or as member of a team; develops specifications, designs, plans and develops complex manufacturing and test equipment.

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop robust, flexible, reusable, efficient and scalable manufacturing applications.
• Database design, development, monitoring and SQL script authoring.
• Commission, test, troubleshoot and support existing and new manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with customers in defining system requirements and propose creative and cost effective solutions.
• Work closely with both internal and external specialists and vendors to complete equipment related projects.
• Write detailed functional design requirements.
• Contribute to all phases of software development including design, implementation, unit test, integration, release and validation support.
• Generates quotations, concepts and business cases for new and upgrade equipment.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage projects to completion.
• Provide software input on design changes for new and existing systems aligning machine functionality to customer requirements.
• Build Quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
• Actively participate in departmental and plant Continuous Improvement through participation in Value Improvement Projects and Lean Business Process Projects as well as departmental standards.
• Ensure equipment solutions are delivered within planned schedules and within budget.
• Providing technical leadership on equipment related product and process issues.
• May co-ordinate activities of a number of engineers.
• Proactively drive innovation and integration of new technologies into development strategies for the software team.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc degree or equivalent in Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years in software development with experience and a thorough knowledge in the following: VB.Net, C#, VB 6, SQL Server, software testing, version and change management software.
• Working knowledge of Team Foundation server and associated build processes.
• Experience in a regulated environment with 21CFR Part 11 experience an advantage.
• Machine or device control design experience.
• Good working knowledge on the use of vision systems and associated tools desirable.
• SQL Server Reporting Services, web application development, HTML, JavaScript, WPF desirable.
• Excellent communication skills combined with an imaginative and creative approach to problem solving.
• Experience in Automation Testing with strong knowledge of testing lifecycle and principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with good multitasking and prioritization skills.

Secto Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer