Control Systems Software Engineer – PLC/SCADA Expert

Actemium UK; Marston Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield cashback

Private Healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Death in Service

Share Scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Matched pension up to 7%

Job summary

Actemium Automation Birmingham, part of the VINCI Energies group, is seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, test and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA software for multi‑discipline projects across the Midlands and UK.

You will work with project engineers and clients to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions, maintain documentation, and support commissioning and life cycle maintenance. A degree in engineering and hands‑on PLC/SCADA experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Control Systems, Automation, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience developing PLC and SCADA software in industrial environments.
• Proven experience with major PLC platforms (Siemens TIA/Step7, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider Unity) and SCADA/HMI tools (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk).
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, fieldbus protocols and PLC‑to‑SCADA integration.
• Experience with FAT/SAT testing, commissioning activities and technical documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure PLC control software across Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider platforms.
• Design and implement HMI/SCADA applications and operator screens.
• Produce and maintain design specs, I/O lists and test procedures.
• Create FAT/SAT plans and support factory/site commissioning.
• Troubleshoot control system faults and provide root-cause analysis.
• Ensure software meets safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Support cyber security and industrial networking aspects of control systems.
• Assist with client training and handover documentation.
• Contribute to reusable software assets and best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Control Systems, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal/Step 7

Rockwell Studio 5000

Schneider Unity

Wonderware

Ignition

WinCC

FactoryTalk

Profinet / EtherNet/IP / Modbus

Job description

Actemium Automation Birmingham, part of the VINCI Energies group, is seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, test and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA software for multi‑discipline projects across the Midlands and UK.

You will work with project engineers and clients to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions, maintain documentation, and support commissioning and life cycle maintenance. A degree in engineering and hands‑on PLC/SCADA experience are essential.