PLC Automation Software Engineer

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Cambridge seeks a professional to design and deliver integrated PLC systems for industrial automation. Applicants must have experience in PLC programming and be able to interpret electrical schematics. This role is fully onsite, and offers competitive salary with bonuses and benefits. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Private medical

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming for industrial automation is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience with servomotors and structured text languages is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver a fully integrated PLC system.
• Work on automated solutions for manufacturing platforms.
• Ensure high precision in the control systems.

Skills

PLC programming for industrial automation

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

Delivering PLC-driven control systems

Servomotors and proximity sensors

Using structured text languages (IEC 61131-3)

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

C++

C#

Python

REST APIs

OPC UA

Job description

This growing company is delivering next generation manufacturing platforms using automated solutions to increase efficiency and reduce overall costs. Their platforms use custom pumping systems and mobile robotics for high precision, whilst being controlled remotely. This role is to join their team and design, build and deliver a fully integrated PLC system combining software and electronics for industrial automation.

Requirements

• Demonstrable, relevant experience with PLC programming for industrial automation (ideally using Beckhoff, Rockwell, or Siemens PLCs). This should include the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Track record of delivering and maintaining a PLC-driven control system which includes servomotors, proximity sensors, industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT or IO-Link), use of structured text languages (IEC 61131-3).
• Additional experience with modern C++, C# or Python would be desirable. Similarly, experience with modern communication protocols (REST APIs, OPC UA) for high level system connectivity would be beneficial.

Due to the nature of projects, the role is fully onsite at their offices close to Royston, Hertfordshire with parking available. Benefits includes enhanced pension, life insurance, private medical, and season ticket loans. Compensation is competitive and annual bonuses are on offer.

Interested applicants must have full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK. No company sponsorship is available. Preference is for applicants who reside nearby or are committed to relocate.

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