Control Software Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in the East Midlands seeks a Control Software Engineer to develop machine control systems for automation projects. The role involves PLC coding, electrical design, and integration of robotics. Candidates should have 5+ years experience in software design and knowledge of safety standards. The position offers excellent career progression and benefits, requiring possible travel across the UK.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in software design and PLC coding.
• Experience with Omron, Siemens, or Allen Bradley equipment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of electrical standards for machine design.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and PLC & HMI coding for automation projects.
• Integrate robots including SCARA, Delta, and 6-axis.
• Create circuit diagrams and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

PLC coding

Electrical design

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

ePlan

Omron

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Job description

Control Software Engineer

To cGBP55k minus dependency experience plus benefits.

East Midlands – commutable from Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry.

Our client demonstrates almost 40 years' experience in the manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a range of industrial applications and is regarded as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Control Software Engineer to complement their established professional team and deliver machine control system solutions allied to a range of automated machinery-based projects.

Tasked with writing and developing software, PLC & HMI coding for various automation projects, you will also be responsible for electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects. Other duties include delivering control and safety systems that comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and appropriate applicable standards, and electrical system design, selection of components and generating detailed circuit diagrams as required.

Based near Leicester, you will also be responsible for integration of various robots, including SCARA, Delta, and 6‑axis, and will liaise extensively with customers, suppliers and team members. Effective communication skills at all levels are essential for the position, and you will be comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a team dedicated to delivering projects within budgetary and timescale constraints.

• SCARA
• Delta
• 6‑axis

Additionally, you will follow projects through from design, development and commissioning stages on machine control and safety systems and will be responsible for the creation of associated electrical documentation including circuit diagrams, cable schedules, installation documents, BOMs and bills of materials. You will also ensure that machine electrical systems and safety systems comply with all relevant European and international safety standards and for the correct selection and procurement of all necessary components.

To be considered for this varied and challenging Control Software Engineer role, it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate at least 5 years' experience of software design and PLC coding with particular experience of working with Omron, Siemens and Allen Bradley equipment proving distinctly advantageous. You will possess comprehensive skills and experience of electrical design for machine automation using ePlan, along with knowledge and understanding of the various national and international electrical standards for machine design and machine safety systems and requirements to CE mark machine systems.

Realistically you will be qualified to degree level or equivalent in electrical / electronic engineering or a closely related control system discipline with a flexible approach to travel to customer sites across the UK if required. In return, an excellent benefits package and genuine scope to progress your career into a management position supervising a team of control software and service engineers is available for the right candidate – so if you believe you possess the relevant skills and experience for this position, contact the Controls Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on # # or in confidence to # for further details.