Multi-Skilled Automation PLC Software Engineer

Wolviston Management Services; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Annual leave with holidays

Early finish Fridays

Company pension

Career progression

On-site parking

Regular company events

International projects

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are supporting our client in recruiting a PLC Software Engineer / Multi-Skilled Automation Engineer to join their established automation team in the North East England.

You will develop, test and commission PLC and HMI control systems using Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi platforms, bridging electrical, mechanical and software disciplines. This is a permanent, full-time role with occasional UK and overseas travel, offering a competitive salary and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial automation, PLC controls or machinery.
• Strong PLC programming with Siemens, Omron or Mitsubishi.
• Experience in automation and motion control with motors/servos.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Industrial robot programming or integration with ABB/FANUC/KUKA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test and commission PLC and HMI control systems for bespoke automation equipment.
• Work with Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi platforms for system integration.
• Develop and troubleshoot automation and motion control systems with motors and actuators.
• Support mechanical assembly, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and software faults to ensure reliability.
• Configure and commission industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS).
• Support robotic systems programming and integration as required.
• Interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and handover.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Omron PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Electrical engineering

Robotics programming

Networking basics

Tools

ABB robotics

FANUC robotics

KUKA robotics

Siemens Step7 / TIA

Job description

PLC Software Engineer / Multi-Skilled Automation Engineer

Location: North East England

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced PLC Software Engineer / Multi-Skilled Automation Engineer to join their established engineering and automation team.

Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering innovative, bespoke automation solutions to customers across a range of industrial and manufacturing sectors, both in the UK and internationally. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, technically skilled engineer who enjoys combining PLC programming, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering to develop, build and commission complex automated machinery.

Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in bringing specialist automation projects to life, from initial software development and machine assembly through to commissioning, troubleshooting and customer handover. The position offers a varied working environment, combining workshop-based engineering with occasional travel to customer sites across the UK and overseas.

The Role

As PLC Software Engineer / Multi-Skilled Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, programming, testing and commissioning industrial automation systems and special-purpose machinery. You will work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers, project teams and customers to ensure automation solutions are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to an engineer who is equally comfortable developing control software, diagnosing electrical faults and supporting mechanical assembly and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test and commission PLC and HMI control systems for bespoke industrial automation equipment.
• Work with PLC platforms including Siemens, Omron and Mitsubishi, supporting system integration and machine functionality.
• Develop and troubleshoot automation and motion control systems incorporating motors, servo drives and actuators.
• Support the mechanical assembly, installation, testing and commissioning of special-purpose machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and software-related faults to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Configure and commission industrial communication networks, including EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet and PROFIBUS.
• Support industrial robotic systems, including programming and integration where required.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams, customers, suppliers and project managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support during machine installation, commissioning and customer handover.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation performance, machine reliability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant electrical safety requirements, machinery legislation and applicable EN standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers throughout project delivery.

About You

We are keen to hear from experienced automation engineers who combine strong PLC programming capabilities with practical electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge. To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Experience working within industrial automation, PLC controls or special-purpose machinery.
• Strong PLC programming experience, ideally using Siemens, Omron or Mitsubishi systems.
• Experience developing automation and motion control systems involving motors, servos and actuators.
• A good understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, including fault finding and maintenance.
• Experience with industrial robot programming or integration, ideally involving ABB, FANUC or KUKA systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and fieldbus technologies.
• Experience in electrical testing, inspection and commissioning.
• The ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Strong practical engineering skills, with confidence working on mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to customer sites when required.
• Previous experience working for a systems integrator, automation specialist or special-purpose machinery manufacturer would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business delivering technically challenging and innovative automation projects for customers around the world. Our client offers a supportive and collaborative working environment where engineers are encouraged to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise and contribute to the continued success of the business.

The benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Company pension scheme
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to innovative, bespoke automation projects
• Opportunities to work on UK and international projects
• Free on-site parking
• Regular company events