Renishaw’s Machine Tool Products division is a market leader in measurement equipment and software for the precision manufacturing industry. It is likely that many of the everyday items you may use, from the smartphone or laptops you are reading this on to cars and aircraft have been manufactured using one of our products.
We have a reputation for supporting set-up and measurement on the widest possible range of CNC controls. The Machine Tool Product’s division now seeks a new team member to write, test and support the measuring cycles that will be supplied with Renishaw machine tool probes.
Duties will include introducing new technologies, as well as translating/converting and updating our very diverse range of measuring cycles for Milling, Turning, Multi-Tasking and 5-axis machines.
The position will particularly focus on support of key Machine Tool Builders in the markets of Japan, Germany, the USA and Far East. Therefore, travel to UK sites to complete testing activities, and occasional foreign travel to commission new cycles and train subsidiary engineers will be required.
Responsibilities
Develop CNC measuring cycles and supporting documentation for various machine tool controllers, typically Fanuc, Siemens, Mazak, Okuma or Heidenhain.
Create and conduct on-machine development tests for new hardware products within the division.
Support Renishaw subsidiaries and customers, providing technical assistance on new integrations.
Conduct training of Renishaw subsidiary staff and customers
Working with the Technical Publications department produce draft user documentation
Key requirements
Educated to a minimum of HNC level (or equivalent) in an Engineering or STEM related discipline.
Proven practical expertise in the use of CNC machines (either Fanuc/Meldas/Haas/Mazak/Okuma, Siemens or Heidenhain controllers).
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Desirable
Experienced CNC programmer with comprehensive knowledge of ISO programming techniques and a broad understanding of 5-axis machining practices.
Confidence with installation of electro-mechanical hardware onto CNC machines
Familiarity with machine tool commissioning or turn-key applications
Familiarity with computer programming techniques
Customer facing experience in a technical role
Ability to convey technical information to a group of people
Experience with Atlassian software management tools
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
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Employment Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Full timeRequisition Number:
R8914 Senior CNC Software (Applications) Engineer (Open)