PLC Software Engineer

Mallaghan; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallaghan Engineering is seeking an experienced PLC Software Engineer to join their team in Dungannon. This role involves leading the software development lifecycle for PLC systems, including programming, debugging, and collaboration with engineering teams. The successful candidate will have a strong background in electronic or electrical engineering, with a focus on automation and system integration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health care

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Car & home insurance discounts

Early finish Friday

Tech & cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of PLC systems and automation.
• Experience required in a relevant design software role.
• Ability to implement complex control architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and configure PLC systems for automation.
• Debug, test, and validate control logic.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate PLCs into control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Control logic design

System debugging

Collaboration

Education

HND in electronic/electrical engineering

Postgraduate work experience

Tools

Codesys

Job description

Mallaghan Dungannon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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I am on the lookout for a PLC Software Engineer to join my client in Dungannon.

Established in the 1960s, Mallaghan Engineering has evolved into a leading global manufacturer of Ground support equipment (GSE)

The Role - PLC Software Engineer

As a PLC Engineer, you will lead the full software development life cycle, such as defining requirements, coding, reviewing designs, and testing at every level, including operating and testing the hardware on which the software runs. You will provide mentoring and technical direction, helping to identify technical solutions to realise the design.

Responsibilities

• You will design, program, and configure PLC systems for automation equipment to meet operational needs.
• Debug, test, and validate control logic to ensure performance standards are
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate PLCs into broader control systems, including Telematics and HMI interfaces.
• Analyse and optimise existing control logic to improve efficiency, accuracy, and system
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions, identifying and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Manage system backups, maintain version control, and implement safety
• Create comprehensive documentation, including wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and 1/0 configurations, to support ongoing system management and
  
  

Essential Criteria

• HND level or equivalent in electronic/electrical engineering or relevant working engineering experience.
• Postgraduate work experience in a similar design software role
• Ability to design and implement complex control architectures involving multiple PLCs, sensors, and actuators.
• Knowledge of industry standards, such as IEC 61131-3, for PLC
• Experience in software programming with Codesys
• Experience with real-time system debugging, control loop tuning, and signal
  
  

Why Join?

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Private Health care
• Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Car & Home insurance discounts
• Early finish Friday
• Tech & Cycle to work schemes
• Social events and more
  
  

Full details will be provided upon application

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Amy Wallace Specialist Consultant at MCS Group.

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