Software Engineer (Graduate – Ballymena)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Ballymena
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Engineering Vision systems Robotics HMI Ethernet Communications protocols

FULL DESCRIPTION

Software Engineer (Graduate – Ballymena)

Exciting opportunity for a Graduate/Software Engineer to join a specialist design and manufacturing facility in Ballymena area.    This company is a leader in its field, developing automation solutions for complex applications in the pharma/medical device industry.

Ideal candidates will likely be:

  • Degree/HND qualified in Engineering or equivalent software/ electrical discipline
  • Candidates must be able to provide some previous expertise in a manufacturing or a practical setting which they can discuss at interview.
  • Vision systems experience would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of Robotics, HMI, Ethernet, Communications protocols would also be useful but candidates must be able to provide some previous expertise in a manufacturing or a practical setting which they can discuss at interview.

Benefits:

  • This is forward thinking organisation, keen to attract the right calibre of talent and willing to offer an attractive salary package to the right candidate
  • Package dependant on individual basis
  • Extensive in-house training can  be provided to the person appointed as well as training and travel  opportunities in the UK and/or Europe and further afield such as US and Brazil

We are keen to discuss this possibility with any PLC Engineers and equally to discuss associated PLC/ Automation opportunities throughout N Ireland.

As a bespoke Engineering consultancy, TechMet also currently have various other Automation Project Management roles and Automation leadership roles throughout NI – c £40- 80k bands on offer.   Roles are based either in Belfast or Co Down, Co Antrim, and border counties.  Ideally call the office in Antrim, Northern Ireland and schedule a confidential chat so you can be made aware of existing and pipeline roles- remote or site based roles.

To apply please forward your CV (in Word format) using the link provided.

TechMet is a dedicated Engineering and Technical Recruitment Consultancy.

The consultant managing your application will be a MEng or MSc qualified Engineer with experience in industry.  They are professionally qualified to advise on your technical suitability for this role or other vacancies.  For a confidential conversation on this or any other roles in the pipeline please contact Sean Metrustry (Director) at TechMet.

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