Eltek Systems - Senior Controls Systems Software Engineer

VINCI; Oundle; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Controls Systems Software Engineer to lead projects in the Food & Beverage sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with various PLC brands, including Rockwell and Siemens, while delivering high-quality solutions as a Systems Integrator. You will engage in the full project lifecycle, build strong relationships with clients, and develop cutting-edge automation software. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including hybrid working options and international travel, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic engineering environment.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Discretionary Bonus

Vinci Share Scheme

EV Car Purchase Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

International Travel Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Hybrid Working Options

Disability Benefit Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering solutions as a Systems Integrator.
• Intermediate experience with major PLC and SCADA/HMI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.

Skills

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA/HMI platforms

Software Development

Industrial Network Setup

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC Programming Tools

HMI Software

SCADA Systems

Job description

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Role: Senior Controls Systems Software Engineer

Location: Oundle, Peterborough

Hours: 37.5hrs per week

Package: £Competitive Salary + Pension + Healthcare + Share Scheme + EV Car Scheme

Eltek Systems is looking to recruit a Senior Controls Systems Software Engineer to join our expanding team.

About the role

The role involves project delivery primarily within the Food & Beverage industries, working across different brands of PLCs, including Rockwell and Siemens.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on various projects, delivering solutions as a Systems Integrator.

Main Responsibilities:

• Participate in the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to completion.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Produce design and test documentation.
• Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.
• Perform testing with customers.
• Carry out on-site commissioning.
• Prepare training manuals and conduct customer training sessions.

The Person

• Intermediate experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or other major PLC and SCADA/HMI platforms, with a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Several years of experience in software development and customer project delivery.
• Good understanding of industrial network setup, commissioning, and fault finding (EthernetIP, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet) preferred, but not essential.
• Experience working in an engineering environment.

Benefits Package

What we offer:

• International travel allowance + overtime
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Discretionary Bonus
• Vinci Share Scheme
• EV Car Purchase Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme (contributions matched up to 7%)
• Hybrid working options after probation
• Disability Benefit Scheme and Death in Service Insurance
• Company Sick Pay

Who are Eltek Systems?

Eltek is a leading independent provider of industrial process and automation solutions within the food and beverage industry.

Our engineering services include:

• Conceptual Design and Consultancy
• System Design & Manufacture
• Software Engineering
• Project Management

We collaborate with key customers to manufacture various snack products worldwide.

The Wider VINCI Group

Eltek Systems is part of VINCI Energies UK and ROI, operating within Actemium Automation. Actemium has provided high-quality engineering solutions in the UK since 1907.

VINCI's decentralized business model offers our customers resources, vitality, and strength of a global company, while maintaining local, personalized service. The Actemium Automation family employs over 250 people across 14 UK locations, and VINCI operates in 120 countries worldwide with 220,000 employees.