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Pektron Group Ltd is searching for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who will be responsible for writing software for a range of bespoke products. Our team: Our Engineering attitude is confident and “can do” and with solid research and a lot of intuition we nearly always succeed. Nearly all of our code is written in C, mainly because it’s the most widely available language for the variety of 8, 16, 32 bit micros we use on our boards and we’re good at it! We pride ourselves on efficient reliable software and we mix our hardware and software teams together so that we can get the most out of our micros and we get it right first time. All of our code is collaboratively developed with our peers, so you get to learn from the people that know that technology best. You: You will be a highly motivated and self-managing Embedded Software Engineer with preferably the experience of working in a customer facing, commercial environment. You will have a highly developed, structured approach to design and the ability to compose a design rationale, along with good technical writing skills and a willingness to work within our collaboratively developed software design ethics and style. The role: You will be working within the Software Development Team which is part a multi-disciplined engineering team, consisting of Mechanical, Electronic and Firmware Engineers (approx. 60 in total). New business is primarily focused in the high performance and luxury car markets; however Pektron designs and manufactures a wide range of products for Gas, Automotive, Safety and Consumer industries. You will have the opportunity to write software for interesting and diverse projects as well as specify tools, requirements and drive the software discipline within the company, and to be involved in every aspect of the product life cycle from quotation, concept, design, and validation through to manufacture. Recent projects include: Design and manufacture of advanced body control systems including passive keys and active suspension systems for high performance vehicles. Developing advanced instrument clusters, passive entry systems, body and chassis control systems for major OEM clients in the automotive, agricultural and construction sectors. Experience and skills required: Exceptional Fault Diagnosis and Analysis Embedded Programing in C Version Control Static Analysis / Code Metrics Microprocessors 8, 16 & 32 bit Low Level Drivers for External Hardware / CPU Peripherals or Embedded Application Development Software verification and validation Communication – Spoken/Written/Technical English must be of a minimum of IELTS 7 or SELT B1 Additional points that would be an advantage Knowledge of Real Time Control Experience of Software Architecture and Detailed Design Ability to travel freely (some customers are based in US / EU) Familiarity of working within MISRA C rules Working experience of AUTOSAR architecture Programing: Windows/Linux, Visual Basic, C++, high level structured languages Simple Electronic Design: Analogue / Digital Control of Graphic Displays Communications Protocols: Serial, CAN, LIN, Diagnostic, Ethernet Use Vector Vehicle Networking Tools such as CANoe/CANalyser Design / Modelling experience (For example: UML, Matlab, Simulink, Rhapsody or Targetlink) Experience of Graphics Processors & Driving TFT displays Knowledge of CMMI / SPICE / ASPICE process frameworks Practical experience of working to ISO26262 ASIL-B or similar What’s on offer: Competitive salaries Yearly pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Free parking Free tea & coffee BUPA healthcare Life Insurance Cycle to work scheme Funding for professional training and further education plus support in attaining professional membership and paid membership fees 39 hour working week with flexible start and finish times (core hours 10am-4pm / 10am-1pm on Fridays) Location: We are based in Alfreton Road in Derby, easily commutable from the Derby area, Nottingham, Mansfield, Burton, Loughborough, Ashbourne and the Peak District and East Staffordshire. We have 5 modern, purpose built buildings at our Derby site including state of the art manufacturing facilities and a purpose built Engineering centre to house our Engineering team. Our facilities have been recognised as being one of the most modern and well equipped electronics design, development and manufacturing plants in Europe. If you are considering relocation, Derby has been rated as the best City in the UK for disposable income and Derbyshire is listed in the top 10 places to live in the UK. Pektron are one of the largest privately owned electronics manufacturers in the world with 60 years’ experience delivering bespoke electronics hardware and software solutions to blue-chip companies globally. We are innovators in our field and invest in the best people, processes and equipment to drive technological development and meet our customer’s needs. At our HQ in Derby we employ 300 staff and operate Engineering, Manufacturing, Design, Testing, Quality and Support functions, whilst our Sales and Technology centre in Detroit supports our customers in the US. you can view our GDPR Job Applicant Privacy Notice here:

If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 / +44 204 520 2575 with the subject line: “Application Support Request”. Role: Graduate AI Engineer Job Type: Permanent Location: Derby, UK Mode of Working: Office-based Do you have a passion for building AI‑driven solutions using cutting‑edge technologies? We have an exciting opportunity for you – AI Engineer! Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. • Develop domain‑centric AI solutions that drive real business impact., • Gain hands‑on exposure to Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies., • Grow your skills through continuous learning and innovation‑led projects. The Role As an AI Engineer, you will be part of a core team driving the development of AI‑led solutions designed to improve productivity and efficiency across enterprise environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI initiatives as organisations accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence across industries. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and data scientists, leveraging modern AI, machine learning, and Generative AI technologies to build scalable, production‑ready solutions while continuously learning and experimenting with emerging tools and approaches. Your responsibilities: • Assist in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines for structured and unstructured data., • Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning and deep learning models, including neural networks., • Work with Large Language Models (LLMs) for tasks such as text generation, summarisation, and semantic analysis., • Contribute to Generative AI (GenAI) use cases and experimentation., • Implement and integrate RESTful APIs to deploy AI models into production environments., • Collaborate with senior engineers and data scientists to improve model performance and reliability., • Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high‑quality deliverables., • Support model monitoring, debugging, and optimisation in real‑world applications., • Stay up to date with emerging AI and ML trends, contributing innovative ideas to the team. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: • Proficiency in Python programming., • Foundational understanding of machine learning concepts and algorithms., • Familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch., • Basic knowledge of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques., • Understanding of neural networks and deep learning fundamentals., • Exposure to Generative AI concepts and LLMs (e.g. prompt engineering, embeddings)., • Knowledge of working with APIs and data exchange formats (REST, JSON)., • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git., • Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field., • Working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript., • Academic or project experience involving machine learning models, NLP, or AI systems., • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP., • Understanding of software engineering principles and the development lifecycle.

Senior Software Developer Location: Derby On-site (5 days a week) Salary: Up to £75k Contract: Permanent A Senior Software Developer is required to join a delivery-focused Service Team working for a global name, maintaining and evolving live software systems that support client solutions. This is a hands-on, client-facing role, ideal for someone with 3+ years’ commercial experience who enjoys working on production systems and delivering improvements that directly impact clients. Candidates must have or be eligible for SC clearance. Role Highlights • Maintain, enhance and deploy production applications using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Develop new features, improvements, and integrations based on client feedback, service metrics, or evolving requirements, • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve live system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to clients, • Participate in agile delivery, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and service review meetings, • Collaborate directly with client stakeholders, engineers, and analysts, presenting technical updates clearly and professionally, • Support automation of monitoring, testing, and deployment pipelines, contributing to CI/CD and DevOps practices, • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure applications remain secure, performant, and aligned with service-level objectives (SLOs/SLAs), • Contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery processes, technical standards, and team practices The client is moving quickly and is looking to speak to suitable candidates this week. If you are a Senior Software Engineer and want to step into a fast-moving transformation programme, please get in touch by either applying or emailing me at

A fast-growing, product-focused tech business is looking for a Principal / Lead Software Engineer to guide a skilled engineering team based in Derby. This is a primarily on-site role, with some hybrid flexibility, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership in a collaborative, in-person environment. You’ll guide the development of features and systems across web apps, APIs, and internal tools, working closely with product, design, and engineering teams to bring high-impact ideas to life. You'll combine technical direction with day-to-day coding, team mentorship, and delivery oversight, playing a key role in shaping both the product and the team’s growth. Salary: £80,000 to £95,000 + benefits Location: Derby, Hybrid Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and build of new product features, services, and technical systems, • Own features end-to-end—from technical design to testing, deployment, and monitoring, • Write production-grade code alongside the team (this is a hands-on role), • Align technical delivery with business goals through close collaboration with stakeholders, • Mentor and support developers, fostering a culture of learning and improvement, • Maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and team communication What You’ll Bring • 7+ years’ experience in software engineering, including recent time in a senior or lead role, • Strong experience with Node.js (NestJS) and TypeScript, • A good knowledge of a Front End framework like Vue, React or Angular., • Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and CI/CD practices, • A thoughtful approach to system design, security, and performance at scale, • Great communication and stakeholder engagement skills, • Bonus points for experience with AI/ML tools or data-led platforms Tech Stack Overview • Backend: NestJS / Node.js / TypeScript, • Frontend: Vue 3 / TypeScript, • Cloud: AWS, • Databases: PostgreSQL / MongoDB, • Tools: Rush (monorepo), GitHub, Notion, Linear, • Comms: Slack, Zoom, Around If you're a seasoned engineer who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys building great products with great people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

Ready to utilise your skills/knowledge/experience in Manufacturing processess & IOT Skills. • Are you looking for an exciting opportunity as a Manufacturing engineer and in IOT Careers at TCS: It means more TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. The Role You should be capable to provide technical support to ME community and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities to develop, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes, rework, salvaging and methods engineering. You should be able to provide digital solutions in manufacturing environment to enable data integration (Going paperless). The customer is a pioneer cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs. They are known to deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, they are also putting their customers at the forefront of the aviation industry – and keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 30+ types of commercial aircraft, and with over 12500+ engines in-service around the world. Key responsibilities: You should be able to work with key ME stakeholders to understand the requirements with regards to standardisation of reworks, digitisation of Non conformances (NC) and going paperless. It also includes the candidate to fully understand the requirement from NC databases, coordinating with ME and create Defect brochures. You should be able to execute CAPP related activities on Teamcenter and bridge the same into MES and verify. Your Profile Key skills/knowledge/experience: • General understanding of Manufacturing Processes., • General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools ., • General understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes., • General understanding of Smart factory and digital solutions ., • General understanding of CAPP on Teamcenter., • General awareness of Power Applications, Cognos, MES, Power BI, Kanbanize and Thingworx, • Data engineering & Digital Platform experience, • Automation ideas and skills, • Hands on Thingworx, MES and Cognos Rewards & Benefits TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network. Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing At TCS, we believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join. Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include LGBTQ+ and mental health networks, as well as health and wellness initiatives and sports events (we even sponsor the London Marathon. We are open to all and treat applications equally, regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, or beliefs. If you are an applicant who needs an accommodation due to a disability to complete an employment application, or during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us at recruiter’s email () with the subject line: “Disability Accommodation Request”. Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion. Application Process 1. Online application > 2. Technical assessment > 3. Technical discussion > 4. Managerial discussion > 5. HR discussion. (Tech graduate role – typically), 2. Online application > 2. Technical discussion > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussion (EP role – usually). Join us and do more of what matters. Apply online now.

An established and growing manufacturer of specialist packaging machinery is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to support continued growth following recent project wins. This is a varied role combining new machine development, upgrades to existing equipment, and customer support, working on highly bespoke automated systems within a regulated industry. Control Systems Engineer £45-55k + Enhanced Travel Rates, TOIL, Pension, DIS x2 Derbyshire Ref: 23550 Control Systems Engineer - The Role: Design and development of control systems for new machinery PLC & HMI programming (Rockwell – essential) Support and upgrade of existing / legacy machines (including Mitsubishi) Development of functional and software design specifications Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Remote and occasional on-site technical support for customers - UK & international c20% Collaboration with internal engineering and production teams Supporting continuous improvement of machines and control systems Control Systems Engineer - The Person: Minimum 3 years’ experience of control systems engineering Strong Rockwell PLC experience (essential) Background of packaging machinery or special purpose machinery Experience with PLC / HMI programming Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines Strong communication and problem-solving skills Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required Additional experien...

Cure Talent is delighted to partner a leading UK manufacturer specializing in the design and production of high-quality packaging machinery solutions for the medical device industry. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join this company’s engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mechanical design principles and will play a crucial role in designing and developing packaging machinery, automation equipment, jigs and fixtures to meet both company and customer requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver mechanical design expertise across the full project lifecycle, from concept, design, and build through to testing and commissioning, • Design components, mechanisms, and assemblies in SolidWorks, producing detailed drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials, • Support procurement and subcontract manufacture, selecting suitable materials, components, and manufacturing methods, • Produce and maintain mechanical and technical documentation, including Technical Files, Operator Instructions, and Maintenance Instructions, • Ensure projects meet performance, quality, regulatory, Health and Safety, and continuous improvement requirements What We’re Looking For: • Experience in designing packaging or automation equipment, • Degree in Design, Engineering, or a related field, • Experience working with medical packaging and/or medical devices, • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar CAD software), • Understanding of engineering and workshop machinery If this sounds like you and you would thrive in a collaborative, fast paced medical device engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.