Automation Systems Engineer

TBA Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is seeking an engineer focused on Automation projects, including designing and commissioning systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Automation systems, good organisation skills, and a strong programming background, particularly in IEC61131 standards. Enjoy a rewarding work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Early Friday finish

Pension

Private medical

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Automation systems projects.
• Ability to work under the direction of senior engineers.
• Good communication and reporting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and commissioning automation systems.
• Supporting customers with automated system solutions.
• Troubleshooting and resolving automation software issues.

Skills

Programming in IEC61131 (Function Block, LAD, ST/SCL)

Experience with Automation systems (Siemens, Rockwell)

Good organisation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

PLC software (Siemens Step 7, TIA, Rockwell)

Eplan

Job description

You will primarily work on supporting Automation projects in designing, developing, and commissioning automation systems and hardware. In addition, you will provide customer support for automated system solutions.

We are looking for an engineer to join the team who will work under the direction of senior engineers and engineering manager. You must be able to demonstrate good organisation skills and time keeping, along with attention to detail when producing the designs and development. Good communication and reporting is required when commissioning

• Experience of working with Automation systems and Automation systems projects (Siemens or Rockwell) with a “hands-on” approach, developing code from scratch
• Programming in all IEC61131 is a must, with special emphasis in Function Block (FBD), ladder logic (LAD) and structured text (ST/SCL)
• Experience in the use of electrical drawings
• Knowledge of C, C++ or C# is beneficial
• Familiarity with Database Systems or Structured Query Language is an advantage
• Panel wiring experience is a benefit

Job Description

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What are we looking for?

You will primarily work on supporting Automation projects in designing, developing, and commissioning automation systems and hardware. In addition, you will provide customer support for automated system solutions.

We are looking for an engineer to join the team who will work under the direction of senior engineers and engineering manager. You must be able to demonstrate good organisation skills and time keeping, along with attention to detail when producing the designs and development. Good communication and reporting is required when commissioning

Experience of working with Automation systems and Automation systems projects (Siemens or Rockwell) with a “hands-on” approach, developing code from scratch

Programming in all IEC61131 is a must, with special emphasis in Function Block (FBD), ladder logic (LAD) and structured text (ST/SCL)

Experience in the use of electrical drawings

Knowledge of C, C++ or C# is beneficial

Knowledge of Python, JavaScript or any other computer programming language is an advantage

Familiarity with Database Systems or Structured Query Language is an advantage

Panel wiring experience is a benefit

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

PLC software development and testing – Siemens (Step 7 Classic and TIA) and either Rockwell (RS Logix 5000 and/or Studio 5000) or Schneider Unity S

Capacity (prior knowledge is not required) to work with legacy control systems such Modicon, Siemens S5 or Schneider PL7)

HMI application development and testing

Electrical and control system design

Electrical drawings using Eplan

Hardware specification & procurement

Hardware configuration

Trouble shooting, diagnosing and resolving warehouse and ports automation software related issues

Maintain and improve code quality, and processes through the development of and maintenance of features within the software products and working as part of a team within an Agile framework

Onsite commissioning and minor electrical panel modifications.

You will receive

Salary: negotiable depending on skills and experience

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Early Friday finish

Pension

Private medical

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom