Industrial Software Controls Engineer – PLC/HMI

Actemium UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Car benefit

Share scheme

Healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday

Job summary

Actemium UK in Warrington is seeking a Software Controls Engineer to join Actemium Automation Warrington, part of VINCI Energies, on industrial automation projects across manufacturing and process sectors.

You will assume hands-on duties with PLC/HMI programming, control system integration, commissioning and technical support, collaborating with project teams, clients and suppliers to deliver reliable automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Practical experience developing control software for industrial automation projects.
• Proficiency with PLC and HMI platforms (Siemens S7, TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk).
• Understanding of industrial communications (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Experience with variable speed drives, I/O systems and instrumentation.
• Good documentation skills and experience producing technical specifications, test plans and reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.
• Relevant vocational or technical qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent) and/or demonstrable industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and commission PLC and HMI software.
• Design, configure and deploy HMI/SCADA screens and 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 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 client requirements.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial automation knowledge

Documentation skills

Client communication

Full UK driving licence

Independence and teamwork

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Step 7

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

Actemium UK in Warrington is seeking a Software Controls Engineer to join Actemium Automation Warrington, part of VINCI Energies, on industrial automation projects across manufacturing and process sectors.

You will assume hands-on duties with PLC/HMI programming, control system integration, commissioning and technical support, collaborating with project teams, clients and suppliers to deliver reliable automation solutions.