Machine Tool Electrical Design & PLC Software Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Machine Tool Electrical Design & PLC Software Engineer to be based in Brighouse. The role involves diagnosing electrical and PLC issues, designing solutions, and supporting CNC machine tools. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering apprenticeship and experience in PLC software. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000 plus overtime and benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Corporate clothing

Life insurance

Career development

Qualifications

• Must have experience in electrical design and PLC software support.
• Experience with CNC machine tools is essential.
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for electrical and PLC faults on CNC machines.
• Interpret and produce electrical schematics.
• Write and modify PLC/CNC software.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC software support

CNC machine tools

Diagnostics

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Heidenhain

Siemens

FANUC

Job description

Machine Tool Electrical Design & PLC Software Engineer

Location: Brighouse (HD6), West Yorkshire. Occasional UK travel.
Commute: Ideally within ~45 minutes (Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Rochdale, Barnsley).
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 DOE + overtime
Overtime rates: Weekdays x1.33, Saturday x1.5, Sunday x2
Hours: 38.5 hours/week

• Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30
• Fri 08:00-15:00 (30-minute lunch) Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays (33 total) Benefits: Contributory pension (4% employer / 4% employee), corporate clothing, life insurance, career development

Role overview

Office-based lead for electrical design and PLC/software support on CNC machine tools, with occasional site work. You'll diagnose electrical and PLC issues, design and document solutions, and support retrofit projects (new panels, updated CNC systems). Expect regular customer and internal engineer interaction, plus some commissioning on customer sites.

Key responsibilities

• Provide phone/remote and on-site support for electrical and PLC faults on CNC machine tools
• Interpret and produce electrical schematics, safety circuits and documentation
• Write, modify and back up PLC/CNC software (Heidenhain, Siemens, FANUC; recent TNC 620/640 desirable)
• Support retrofit projects: specify components, new panels, control upgrades; assist with commissioning
• Perform diagnostics including VFD/automation checks and PLC function interrogation
• Assist with parts sourcing and quotations (OEM and third-party)
• Conduct annual service tasks and contribute to best-practice procedures
• Complete accurate reports; identify leads for service/spares/refurb opportunities
• Adhere to H&S requirements on site and in the workshop

Requirements

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship and/or