Controls Software Engineer - Codesys (Contract) in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board is seeking a Controls Software Engineer with strong Codesys and PLC programming experience in Glasgow. The contract is hybrid, focusing on enhancing a machine communication system from version 1.0 to 1.6/1.7. Responsibilities include upgrading functions and ensuring smooth operation. Ideal candidates will have experience troubleshooting on real machines. This contract offers flexible remote working alongside a supportive technical team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Codesys is essential.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot on real machines is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support a key system upgrade for an existing communication system.
• Enhance machine performance and upgrade functions.
• Test PLC code on live machines for smooth operation.

Skills

Proven Codesys experience

Strong understanding of PLC programming and IEC 61131-3 Structured Text

Android Java / XML skills

Ability to test and troubleshoot on real machines

Tools

Git

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Contract - Controls Software Engineer - Codesys

Rate: £60 per hour (Outside IR35)
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - remote when suitable, with some on-site work)
Contract Length: 4 months initially
Start Date: ASAP

We're looking for a Controls Software Engineer with strong Codesys and PLC programming experience to support a key system upgrade. The work focuses on enhancing an existing machine communication system (Hermes) from version 1.0 to 1.6 / 1.7.

This isn't a greenfield build as the framework's in place. You'll be improving what's already there, upgrading functions, testing your PLC code on live machines, and ensuring smooth operation.

Skills Needed:

• Proven Codesys experience (essential)
• Strong understanding of PLC programming and IEC 61131-3 Structured Text
• Android Java / XML skills (desirable, not essential)
• Ability to test and troubleshoot on real machines, not just code in isolation

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with the Hermes standard (ideally version 1.6) or similar communication protocols
• Experience using Git
• Background in automation, mechatronics, or control systems

This is a hands on Codesys / PLC contract where you'll see your code in action directly improving machine performance. There is flexibility with remote working and a supportive technical team on-site.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.