PLC Software Development Engineer

KPI Recruiting; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a PLC Software Development Engineer, where your skills in programming and fault diagnosis will be crucial in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to engage in the full lifecycle of projects, from concept to delivery, while working alongside a talented engineering team. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you'll take ownership of your work and contribute to significant technological advancements. Enjoy unparalleled engineering facilities and mentorship opportunities to enhance your professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension: 5% employee contribution, 8% employer contribution

Health Cash Plan

Health & Life assurance

Unparalleled engineering and workshop facilities

Mentorship opportunities for professional registration

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering required.
• Extensive PLC programming expertise and fault diagnosis experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing expertise in Siemens/Schneider PLCs.
• Providing technical leadership and programming expertise.
• Delivering high-impact changes through multiple projects.

Skills

PLC Programming

Fault Diagnosis

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

SCADA

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

PLC Software Development Engineer

£55K - £60K

Telford

Are you a talented and resourceful hands-on PLC software engineer who thrives on working autonomously to solve technical challenges?

Are you excited by the prospect of applying that talent to a state-of-the-art, world-beating manufacturing environment—most of which is bespoke and designed and built in-house?

If you are looking to join our innovative Engineering Development team, read on...

Who we are looking for:

• An individual who embraces and lives our core values of Determination, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• A flexible team player with plenty of ideas and enthusiasm who thrives under pressure.
• A talented engineer with a minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, excited by learning new techniques and technologies.
• Someone who craves end-to-end involvement—experiencing the full lifecycle from initial concept to final delivery.
• A problem solver with extensive PLC programming expertise and fault diagnosis experience, specifically with Siemens & Schneider, although others will be considered.
• Experience within the food or processing industry is preferred but not essential. Design for functional safety and SCADA experience would be beneficial.

What you will be doing:

• Developing subject matter expertise in Siemens/Schneider PLCs.
• Providing technical leadership and programming expertise professionally to drive improvements and new developments.
• Supporting lead development engineers in continuous improvement and innovation.
• Delivering high-impact changes through involvement in multiple projects to enhance technological advancements.
• Taking ownership of your work to meet deadlines and coordinate with internal stakeholders and contractors.

Benefits:

• Company pension: 5% employee contribution, 8% employer contribution.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Health & Life assurance.
• Unparalleled engineering and workshop facilities.
• Mentorship opportunities to gain professional registration.