Software Engineer
Posted on Jun 7, 2026 by CV-Library
Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Nordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Engineer to join our AXM team based in Colchester, UK. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the Role
As a member of our software team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected, working closely on-site with our engineering and hardware teams in Colchester. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and documenting software functionalities, particularly in the areas of X-ray image analysis and motion control. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data-driven approaches to enhance usability and extend system capabilities.
Role and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain software for Nordson Automated X-ray Metrology systems
Work with cross-functional engineering teams
Document software designs and instructions for use
Support and debug field issues
Participate in code reviews and code audits
Transfer code into volume manufacture
Mentor less experienced software engineers
Stay up to date with the latest software techniques and trends
Undertake any other reasonable duties
Skills and Qualifications
Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Strong foundation in computer vision, image processing, or signal processing
Proven experience reconstructing raw image data into accurate 3D models
Proactive, data-driven approach to problem solving
Proficiency in C++ development in a multi-threaded environment for performance-critical applications
Familiarity with GPU programming and parallel computing
Experience with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and/or Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with code management and issue tracking tools
Customer-facing experience
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Desirable Skills
Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or DevOps environments (CI/CD, unit testing, TDD)
Software development on 64-bit Windows 10/11 platforms
Understanding of X-ray inspection and materials testing
Experience designing motion control software for robotics or automated systems
Experience with C# development in multi-threaded environments
Travel
Travel is typically ≤10% (domestic & international), including regular trips between Aylesbury and Colchester depending on business needs, and occasional international travel to customer sites.
Benefits
We offer a flexible work schedule with a hybrid model, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits do further include:
Company Healthcare Scheme after successful completion of probation (3 months)
Group Personal Pension Plan – 4% minimum employee contribution, 6% employer contribution (after probation)
25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus public holidays
About Nordson Test & Inspection
Nordson Test & Inspection manufactures world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems to ensure electronic products are built to meet the highest standards. We use X-ray inspection, acoustic imaging, and optical inspection technologies to create testing systems that enable the identification of even the smallest defects at high resolution. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Test & Inspection is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the manufacturing process for a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, lighting, and medical. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Test & Inspection. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated to providing advanced inspection and testing solutions and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
#LI-CK1
Summary of the Role
As a member of our software team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected, working closely on-site with our engineering and hardware teams in Colchester. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and documenting software functionalities, particularly in the areas of X-ray image analysis and motion control. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data-driven approaches to enhance usability and extend system capabilities.
Role and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain software for Nordson Automated X-ray Metrology systems
Work with cross-functional engineering teams
Document software designs and instructions for use
Support and debug field issues
Participate in code reviews and code audits
Transfer code into volume manufacture
Mentor less experienced software engineers
Stay up to date with the latest software techniques and trends
Undertake any other reasonable duties
Skills and Qualifications
Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Strong foundation in computer vision, image processing, or signal processing
Proven experience reconstructing raw image data into accurate 3D models
Proactive, data-driven approach to problem solving
Proficiency in C++ development in a multi-threaded environment for performance-critical applications
Familiarity with GPU programming and parallel computing
Experience with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and/or Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with code management and issue tracking tools
Customer-facing experience
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Desirable Skills
Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or DevOps environments (CI/CD, unit testing, TDD)
Software development on 64-bit Windows 10/11 platforms
Understanding of X-ray inspection and materials testing
Experience designing motion control software for robotics or automated systems
Experience with C# development in multi-threaded environments
Travel
Travel is typically ≤10% (domestic & international), including regular trips between Aylesbury and Colchester depending on business needs, and occasional international travel to customer sites.
Benefits
We offer a flexible work schedule with a hybrid model, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits do further include:
Company Healthcare Scheme after successful completion of probation (3 months)
Group Personal Pension Plan – 4% minimum employee contribution, 6% employer contribution (after probation)
25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus public holidays
About Nordson Test & Inspection
Nordson Test & Inspection manufactures world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems to ensure electronic products are built to meet the highest standards. We use X-ray inspection, acoustic imaging, and optical inspection technologies to create testing systems that enable the identification of even the smallest defects at high resolution. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Test & Inspection is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the manufacturing process for a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, lighting, and medical. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Test & Inspection. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated to providing advanced inspection and testing solutions and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
#LI-CK1
Reference: 225211392
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Software Engineer
Posted on Jun 7, 2026 by CV-Library
Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Nordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems, is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Engineer to join our AXM team based in Colchester, UK. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.
Summary of the Role
As a member of our software team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected, working closely on-site with our engineering and hardware teams in Colchester. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and documenting software functionalities, particularly in the areas of X-ray image analysis and motion control. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data-driven approaches to enhance usability and extend system capabilities.
Role and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain software for Nordson Automated X-ray Metrology systems
Work with cross-functional engineering teams
Document software designs and instructions for use
Support and debug field issues
Participate in code reviews and code audits
Transfer code into volume manufacture
Mentor less experienced software engineers
Stay up to date with the latest software techniques and trends
Undertake any other reasonable duties
Skills and Qualifications
Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Strong foundation in computer vision, image processing, or signal processing
Proven experience reconstructing raw image data into accurate 3D models
Proactive, data-driven approach to problem solving
Proficiency in C++ development in a multi-threaded environment for performance-critical applications
Familiarity with GPU programming and parallel computing
Experience with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and/or Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with code management and issue tracking tools
Customer-facing experience
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Desirable Skills
Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or DevOps environments (CI/CD, unit testing, TDD)
Software development on 64-bit Windows 10/11 platforms
Understanding of X-ray inspection and materials testing
Experience designing motion control software for robotics or automated systems
Experience with C# development in multi-threaded environments
Travel
Travel is typically ≤10% (domestic & international), including regular trips between Aylesbury and Colchester depending on business needs, and occasional international travel to customer sites.
Benefits
We offer a flexible work schedule with a hybrid model, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits do further include:
Company Healthcare Scheme after successful completion of probation (3 months)
Group Personal Pension Plan – 4% minimum employee contribution, 6% employer contribution (after probation)
25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus public holidays
About Nordson Test & Inspection
Nordson Test & Inspection manufactures world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems to ensure electronic products are built to meet the highest standards. We use X-ray inspection, acoustic imaging, and optical inspection technologies to create testing systems that enable the identification of even the smallest defects at high resolution. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Test & Inspection is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the manufacturing process for a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, lighting, and medical. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Test & Inspection. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated to providing advanced inspection and testing solutions and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
#LI-CK1
Summary of the Role
As a member of our software team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected, working closely on-site with our engineering and hardware teams in Colchester. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and documenting software functionalities, particularly in the areas of X-ray image analysis and motion control. You will work on complex hardware-software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data-driven approaches to enhance usability and extend system capabilities.
Role and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain software for Nordson Automated X-ray Metrology systems
Work with cross-functional engineering teams
Document software designs and instructions for use
Support and debug field issues
Participate in code reviews and code audits
Transfer code into volume manufacture
Mentor less experienced software engineers
Stay up to date with the latest software techniques and trends
Undertake any other reasonable duties
Skills and Qualifications
Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Strong foundation in computer vision, image processing, or signal processing
Proven experience reconstructing raw image data into accurate 3D models
Proactive, data-driven approach to problem solving
Proficiency in C++ development in a multi-threaded environment for performance-critical applications
Familiarity with GPU programming and parallel computing
Experience with Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD) and/or Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Experience with code management and issue tracking tools
Customer-facing experience
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Desirable Skills
Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or DevOps environments (CI/CD, unit testing, TDD)
Software development on 64-bit Windows 10/11 platforms
Understanding of X-ray inspection and materials testing
Experience designing motion control software for robotics or automated systems
Experience with C# development in multi-threaded environments
Travel
Travel is typically ≤10% (domestic & international), including regular trips between Aylesbury and Colchester depending on business needs, and occasional international travel to customer sites.
Benefits
We offer a flexible work schedule with a hybrid model, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits do further include:
Company Healthcare Scheme after successful completion of probation (3 months)
Group Personal Pension Plan – 4% minimum employee contribution, 6% employer contribution (after probation)
25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus public holidays
About Nordson Test & Inspection
Nordson Test & Inspection manufactures world-class metrology equipment and inspection systems to ensure electronic products are built to meet the highest standards. We use X-ray inspection, acoustic imaging, and optical inspection technologies to create testing systems that enable the identification of even the smallest defects at high resolution. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Test & Inspection is a global team that works to create machines and systems that improve the manufacturing process for a wide range of industries, including electronics, aerospace, automotive, energy, lighting, and medical. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Test & Inspection. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.
Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.
Interested?
If you are interested in being a part of a team that is dedicated to providing advanced inspection and testing solutions and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.
#LI-CK1
Reference: 225211392
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