Controls Software Engineer (PLCSCADA) – Customer Service

SYNTEGON; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to support control systems and automation software for isolator and containment equipment. The role involves designing and implementing PLC and SCADA solutions. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, strong PLC programming skills, and a background in regulated industries. This full-time position offers opportunities for international travel and technical growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a controls or automation software role.
• Proficiency in PLC HMI and SCADA programming.
• Strong understanding of industrial machine control design.

Responsibilities

• Provide service software and commissioning support to customers.
• Design, develop and test PLC & SCADA control systems.
• Manage data communications with third-party equipment.

Skills

Controlling Experience

Tcp / IP

Distributed Control Systems

Data Collection

Lua

Ethernet

Visual Basic

Programmable Logic Controllers

Mentoring

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal (WinCC)

AVEVA InTouch (Wonderware)

Job description

As a Controls Software Engineer (Customer Service) you will play a key role in supporting upgrading and commissioning control systems and automation software for Telstar isolator and containment equipment.

You’ll work within a flexible multi‑skilled team to design, test and implement PLC and SCADA / HMI solutions ensuring compliance with GxP and GAMP standards. This hands‑on position combines software design, system integration and field service / commissioning both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide service software and commissioning support to customers and internal teams.
• Design, develop and test PLC & SCADA control systems for upgrade and retrofit projects.
• Manage data communications with third‑party equipment and systems.
• Validate and document software designs in line with GAMP and pharmaceutical standards.
• Promote and implement SyntegonTelstar standard design practices to improve efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Provide remote and onsite technical support including troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Travel within the UK and overseas to support installation and after‑sales projects.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• 3 years experience in a controls or automation software role
• Proficiency in PLC HMI and SCADA programming
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal (WinCC) and AVEVA InTouch (Wonderware)
• Strong understanding of industrial machine control design and system integration
• Good communication skills and ability to work directly with customers
• IT literacy for industrial applications
• Knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk (Desirable)
• Experience with isolator or barrier systems (Desirable)
• Background in pharmaceutical or regulated industries (GAMP GMP FDA) (Desirable)

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global leader in aseptic and containment technology
• Work in a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team
• Opportunities for international travel and technical growth
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive training

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills

• Controlling Experience
• Tcp / IP
• Distributed Control Systems
• Data Collection
• NEC
• TCP
• Wastewater
• Lua
• Ethernet
• Visual Basic
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Mentoring

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1