Industrial Automation: Software Controls Engineer

Actemium; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Car

Share Scheme

Healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

Actemium Automation Warrington is seeking a Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC/HMI software for industrial automation projects across manufacturing and process sectors. You will design, test and commission control software, integrate field devices and support site commissioning with the project team.

You will work with Siemens and Rockwell platforms, travel to customer sites as required, and contribute to documentation, FAT/SAT procedures and ongoing improvements within VINCI Energies.

Qualifications

• Practical experience developing control software for industrial automation.
• Proficiency with PLC and HMI platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
• Understanding of industrial networks (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and commission PLC/HMI software for industrial automation projects.
• Design, configure and deploy HMI/SCADA screens and operator interfaces.
• Integrate field devices, drives, instrumentation and networks into control systems.
• Produce and maintain software documentation, FAT/SAT procedures.
• Support site commissioning, fault diagnosis and client acceptance testing.
• Work with project engineers on design reviews, risk assessments and validation.
• Provide technical support to clients and operations teams.
• Adhere to health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Vendor platform diversity

Industrial networks

Documentation

Independent work

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Step 7

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

Actemium Automation Warrington is seeking a Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC/HMI software for industrial automation projects across manufacturing and process sectors. You will design, test and commission control software, integrate field devices and support site commissioning with the project team.

You will work with Siemens and Rockwell platforms, travel to customer sites as required, and contribute to documentation, FAT/SAT procedures and ongoing improvements within VINCI Energies.