Control Software Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation systems provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Control Software Engineer based near Leicester. In this role, you will be responsible for writing software and developing PLC and HMI coding for various automation projects. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience with software design, especially in electric design for machine automation. An excellent benefits package and career progression opportunities are available. If you have relevant skills, apply now.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in software design and PLC coding.
• Familiarity with Omron, Siemens, and Allen Bradley equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical design for machine automation.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop software for automation projects.
• Responsible for electrical design and coding for machine control.
• Integrate robots and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Create electrical documentation including circuit diagrams and BOMs.

Skills

Software design

PLC coding

Electrical design

Communication skills

Omron experience

Siemens experience

Allen Bradley equipment

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

ePlan

Job description

Control Software Engineer

to £55k neg dep exp 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 are 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.

Responsibilities

Tasked with writing and developing software, PLC & HMI coding for various automation projects, as a Control Software Engineer you will also be responsible for the electrical design and creation of machine control system solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects. Other duties will 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 the integration of various robots, including SCARA, Delta & 6-axis and will liaise extensively with customers, suppliers and team members, so effective communication skills at all levels are essential for the position, and you will be comfortable in working both autonomously and as part of a team dedicated to delivering projects within budgetary and timescale constraints.

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 BOM's, 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.

Qualifications

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 essentially 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 (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to for further details