Automation Software Design Engineer (Siemens PLCs)

ATA Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Software Design Engineer for an opportunity in Nottingham. The candidate will provide specialist consultancy and technical support for automation projects, focusing on PLC programming and control systems. Ideal applicants will have extensive hands-on experience with Siemens technologies and a proven track record in industrial automation. This contract position lasts initially for 3 months with potential extension, offering a competitive rate of £450-£500 per day.

Qualifications

• Experienced Software Design Engineer with deep expertise in PLC programming and control systems.
• Strong background in software testing, simulation, and commissioning.
• Proven track record of optimizing warehouse throughput and system performance.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and optimize software components for warehouse automation systems.
• Create and maintain PLC logic and HMI/SCADA interfaces for logistics operations.
• Provide technical support during installation and troubleshooting in live environments.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Software design

Data analysis

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens S7-1200/1500

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Software Design Engineer for an opportunity in Nottingham. The candidate will provide specialist consultancy and technical support for automation projects, focusing on PLC programming and control systems. Ideal applicants will have extensive hands-on experience with Siemens technologies and a proven track record in industrial automation. This contract position lasts initially for 3 months with potential extension, offering a competitive rate of £450-£500 per day.