Embedded & PLC Controls Engineer — Real-Time Automation

Avanti Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Recruitment is seeking an experienced Embedded Software or Controls Engineer for a challenging role in Manchester. You will work across embedded software, PLC control systems and industrial automation, designing, developing and integrating embedded and control systems with other engineering teams.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, Ladder Logic, embedded C/C++, hardware/software debugging and system validation, with exposure to sensors, actuators and industrial networks.

Qualifications

• PLC programming experience with practical debugging of PLC-controlled equipment.
• Hands-on embedded software and hardware knowledge across PLC and embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time embedded software, microcontrollers and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC control software and Ladder Logic.
• Embed software development in C/C++ for control systems.
• Integrate sensors, motors, actuators and hardware with PLCs.
• Troubleshoot, debug and validate software and control issues.
• Support testing, commissioning and system documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Embedded C/C++

Embedded systems

Motion control

Microcontrollers

CAN

RS-232/RS-485

Ethernet protocols

Control system integration

Hardware/software debugging

Safety-related controls

Job description

Avanti Recruitment is seeking an experienced Embedded Software or Controls Engineer for a challenging role in Manchester. You will work across embedded software, PLC control systems and industrial automation, designing, developing and integrating embedded and control systems with other engineering teams.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, Ladder Logic, embedded C/C++, hardware/software debugging and system validation, with exposure to sensors, actuators and industrial networks.