PLC Engineer – Panel Design, Software & Training

Stateside Foods; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Foods is seeking a permanent PLC Engineer to design and maintain control systems at our Manchester site. The engineer will write and update software, design panels, and train shift engineers, ensuring safe, compliant operation and timely problem-solving across electrical and software systems.

The role requires electrical engineering qualifications, with Siemens qualifications advantageous; responsibilities include project work, documentation, and liaising with OEMs, all aligned to H&S

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification required.
• Siemens qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design of control panels and lead installations.
• Produce and maintain electrical drawings as required.
• Write, update and modify software.
• Train and develop shift engineers and apprentices.
• Carryout electrical breakdown support during day-to-day activities.
• Design and install electrical control improvements (projects).
• Liaise with original equipment manufacturer regarding plant issues and upgrades.
• Maintain and back up software.
• Prepare documentation and instructions for engineers and end users.
• Adhere to H&S policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Hygiene policies and procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Design of control panels

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Software maintenance

Training engineers

H&S compliance

Siemens PLCs

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Stateside Foods is seeking a permanent PLC Engineer to design and maintain control systems at our Manchester site. The engineer will write and update software, design panels, and train shift engineers, ensuring safe, compliant operation and timely problem-solving across electrical and software systems.

The role requires electrical engineering qualifications, with Siemens qualifications advantageous; responsibilities include project work, documentation, and liaising with OEMs, all aligned to H&S