Industrial PLC/HMI Controls Engineer — Onsite & Remote

Actemium UK

England

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

EV car scheme

Share scheme

Pension

Healthcare

25 days holiday

Job summary

Actemium Automation Warrington, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking a Software Controls Engineer to deliver hands-on automation solutions across manufacturing and process sectors. You will program PLCs, configure HMIs and integrate field devices while supporting commissioning and client testing.

The role requires experience with Siemens and Rockwell platforms, industrial networks, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

Practical experience developing control software for industrial automation projects.
Proficiency with PLC and HMI platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk etc.) — experience with multiple vendors is beneficial.
Understanding of industrial communications (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus) and fieldbus technologies.

Responsibilities

Develop, test and commission PLC programs for client platforms.
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, functional descriptions and FAT/SAT procedures.
Support site commissioning, fault diagnosis and client acceptance testing.
Work with project engineers to support design reviews, risk assessments and validation activities.
Provide technical support to clients and the operations team, including remote troubleshooting.
Adhere to health, safety and quality standards, and follow company procedures and client requirements.