Lead Software Engineer

Rullion; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Rullion is recruiting for a Control Systems Lead Software Engineer to drive the design, development and delivery of DCS/PLC/SCADA based control systems for critical energy projects. You will lead the project lifecycle, write robust software, perform FATs and QA checks, and mentor mid and junior engineers to raise technical capability.

Based in the UK, the role offers hybrid working with Glasgow or Stone as valid locations and up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience using Siemens PCS7/Neo Automation Stations and OS including Advanced Process Library (APL), Control Module Types (CMT) and Sequential Function Charts (SFC).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience using at least one other controller technology: Studio 5000 (Rockwell).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with SCADA: FactoryTalk View SE, ArchestrA System Platform or equivalent.
• Experience producing Function Design Specifications, System/Detailed Design Specifications and Test Specifications; IEC61131 programming; FATs and quality checks; mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team through all project lifecycle stages with technical oversight.
• Develop and implement DCS/PLC/SCADA software for control systems.
• Coordinate QA, FATs, and customer factory acceptance testing.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

PCS7/Neo Automation

DCS/PLC/SCADA design

IEC61131 programming

Mentoring teammates

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View SE

ArchestrA System Platform

IEC61131 languages

Job description

Job title: Control Systems Lead Software Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Depending on experience

Location: Glasgow, Scotland or Stone, Staffordshire

Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid working available

Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Role information:

• Our client has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of their business
• We are looking for enthusiastic & experienced engineers to join our existing Energy team to perform all aspects software design, development and implementation for DCS or PLC/SCADA based control systems
• You will lead the team through all aspects of a project lifecycle. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical leadership and proven experience with PCS7/Neo and at least one other technology.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience using Siemens PCS7/Neo Automation Stations and OS including:
  • Advanced Process Library (APL)
  • Control Module Types (CMT)
  • Sequential Function Charts (SFC)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience using at least one of the following additional controller technologies:
  • Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix utilising Studio 5000
• Minimum 5 years’ experience using at least one of the following additional SCADA applications:
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE
  • ArchestrA System Platford
  • Other equivalent SCADA package
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of the following:
  • Producing Function Design Specifications, System/Detailed Design Specifications and Test Specifications
  • Writing software to IEC61131 utilising ladder, function block diagram, sequential function chart and structured text.
  • Performing Internal and Customer Factory Acceptance Tests
  • Technical Checking & Reviewing of Engineering produced by others.
  • Demonstrated ability to Support the development of less experienced team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
  • Knowledge of project lifecycle working to QA procedures

UK National Security Vetting Status - BPSS Required for this role

Company information:

This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd

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