Global Controls Software Engineer - PLC/SCADA

Still Sverige Ab; Banbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic, a global leader in intralogistics and material handling, seeks a Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC, HMI and SCADA software for world-class systems. The role covers testing, commissioning and on-site support across UK/EMEA, with up to 60% travel.

You will contribute to standards, safety compliance and continuous improvement while collaborating with an international engineering team in Banbury and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering is desirable; those with an HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering will also be considered.
• Experience in designing controls systems in Siemens S7 or TIA Portal.
• Extensive proven hands-on experience working within an industrial automation environment.
• Good understanding of PLC development tools.
• Proficient with Industrial Networks such as Profinet, Profibus, ASi, EthernetIP or similar.
• Experience working with E-plan is desirable not essential.
• Good understanding of Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings.
• Understanding of design requirements such as Machine Directive and its standards.
• Good understanding of distributed control systems.
• Extensive understanding of software testing and emulation.
• Full UK Driving Licence as the position will require travel up to 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the assigned project scope and tasks by meeting/exceeding safety, quality, On-Time-Delivery and budget requirements.
• Produce PLC software and/or visualization systems.
• Emulate the control system in a virtual environment and test PLC software.
• Interpret electrical schematics and design input information.
• Deliver controls engineering activities related to project design and implementation.
• Ensure systems designed and supplied are CE Compliant to the Machinery Directive.
• Produce all associated documentation including design calculations, design specifications, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, operation and maintenance manuals, and test specifications.
• Commission controls systems on site and provide support to system commissioning activities and training for the end user.
• Maintain good relationships with all internal and external customers, through the provision of a high-quality service.
• Promote personal and business continuous improvement and development of processes to achieve improved time cost and quality or project delivery.

Skills

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

PLC development

Industrial networks

Industrial automation

Software testing

Machine Directive

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical/Mechatronics/Controls Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

E-plan

Job description

Dematic, a global leader in intralogistics and material handling, seeks a Controls Engineer to design and implement PLC, HMI and SCADA software for world-class systems. The role covers testing, commissioning and on-site support across UK/EMEA, with up to 60% travel.

You will contribute to standards, safety compliance and continuous improvement while collaborating with an international engineering team in Banbury and beyond.