PLC Automation Software Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in the UK is seeking a candidate to develop industrial automation platforms. The role involves designing integrated PLC systems, requiring experience with PLC programming and the ability to read electrical schematics. Additional skills in modern programming languages are advantageous. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with an onsite work environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Season ticket loans

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with PLC programming for industrial automation.
• Track record of maintaining PLC-driven control systems.
• Additional experience with modern programming languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver integrated PLC systems for automation.
• Work onsite at the company's offices.

Skills

PLC programming for industrial automation

Reading and interpreting electrical schematics

Experience with Beckhoff, Rockwell, or Siemens PLCs

Modern C++, C# or Python

REST APIs, OPC UA

Job description

Developing industrial automation platform for high-precision manufacture

Royston, Hertfordshire; DoE + Benefits

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 (IEX (phone number removed).
• 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.

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27518) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.