Hybrid Software Contractor: Automation & Vision Systems

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Tadcaster; Hybrid; GBP 82,656 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

Mpac is seeking a Software Contractor to support commissioning of machinery with strong PLC, vision, and robotics integration. The role involves developing software to meet safety and regulatory standards under machine directive guidelines, and coordinating with senior engineers on design quality and project status.

The contractor will work on Siemens/Rockwell platforms, integrate vision and robotics, and contribute to HMI/visualisation and FAT/SAT documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC software design for Siemens and Rockwell platforms and related automation.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify PLC software and vision applications.
• Create/modify robot and motion applications and HMI/visualisation systems.
• Prepare and modify design documentation (I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, HDS, FAT/SAT).
• Assist with technical support across departments (simulations, estimating, hardware/software selection).
• Ensure designs meet customer and regulatory requirements and maintain design quality.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision systems integration

Robotics integration

HMI design

Automation hardware

Documentation

Education

HNC/HND/BSc in engineering

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal/Step 7

FactoryTalk

Aveva InTouch/System Platform

Job description

Mpac is seeking a Software Contractor to support commissioning of machinery with strong PLC, vision, and robotics integration. The role involves developing software to meet safety and regulatory standards under machine directive guidelines, and coordinating with senior engineers on design quality and project status.

The contractor will work on Siemens/Rockwell platforms, integrate vision and robotics, and contribute to HMI/visualisation and FAT/SAT documentation.