PLC Engineer – Design, Update & Troubleshoot Software

Stateside Foods Limited; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Foods Limited is recruiting a PLC Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in the UK. You will write, maintain, and troubleshoot software for on-site PLCs, and design control panels.

The role requires an electrical engineering qualification; Siemens qualifications are advantageous. You will also train shift engineers and apprentices, and support plant upgrades and documentation.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification required.
• Siemens qualification(s) advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and install electrical control panels and lead installations.
• Produce and maintain electrical drawings as required.
• Write, update and modify PLC software.
• Train and develop shift engineers and apprentices.
• Support electrical breakdowns during day-to-day activities.
• Liaise with OEMs regarding plant issues and upgrades.
• Back up and maintain software and documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Siemens S7

Job description

Stateside Foods Limited is recruiting a PLC Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in the UK. You will write, maintain, and troubleshoot software for on-site PLCs, and design control panels.

The role requires an electrical engineering qualification; Siemens qualifications are advantageous. You will also train shift engineers and apprentices, and support plant upgrades and documentation.