Control Systems Software Engineer – PLC/SCADA Specialist

Actemium; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Actemium Automation Birmingham, part of the VINCI Energies group, is seeking an experienced Control Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, test and commission software for PLCs, HMIs and SCADA across diverse industrial projects in the Midlands and beyond.

You will work closely with project engineers, electrical designers and clients to deliver safe, maintainable automation solutions, with hands-on coding, FAT/SAT testing and on-site commissioning, while adhering to safety, quality and

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience developing PLC and SCADA software in industrial environments.
• Experience with at least one major PLC platform (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and SCADA/HMI tools.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, fieldbus protocols (Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus).
• Proven testing methodologies, FAT/SAT procedures and commissioning activities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with experience producing technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure PLC control software using relevant platforms in accordance with project specifications and best practice.
• Design and implement HMI/SCADA applications, operator screens and supervisory logic to meet client requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including FDS, software design documents, I/O lists and test procedures.
• Create and execute FAT/SAT test plans and support on-site commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot control system faults during installation, commissioning and early life support; provide root-cause analysis.

Skills

PLC & SCADA development

Industrial networking

Documentation

Problem solving

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Control Systems/Automation

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Schneider Unity

Wonderware

Ignition

WinCC

FactoryTalk

Job description

Actemium Automation Birmingham, part of the VINCI Energies group, is seeking an experienced Control Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, test and commission software for PLCs, HMIs and SCADA across diverse industrial projects in the Midlands and beyond.

You will work closely with project engineers, electrical designers and clients to deliver safe, maintainable automation solutions, with hands-on coding, FAT/SAT testing and on-site commissioning, while adhering to safety, quality and