PLC Software Engineer

Industrial Temps; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a PLC Software Engineer for a client based in Dungannon. The role involves designing and implementing software for PLC systems, collaborating with engineers, and creating documentation. Candidates must hold a degree in engineering and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in system engineering or software development. Strong communication skills and a background in PLC programming are essential.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in system engineering or software development.
• Ability to design and implement control architectures with multiple PLCs.
• Experience with real-time system debugging and control loop tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for PLC systems to automate industrial processes.
• Collaborate with engineers for control system integration.
• Create documentation for ongoing system management and troubleshooting.

Skills

Design complex control architectures

PLC programming (IEC 61131-3)

CODESYS experience

Troubleshooting and debugging

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in electronic engineering or related discipline

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANfox

Job description

Industrial temps are delighted to be recruiting for a PLC Software Engineer for our Client Mallaghan based in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, configure and implement software in PLC systems to automate industrial systems to meet operational needs.
• Debug, test, and validate control logic to ensure performance standards are achieved.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers to integrate PLCs into broader control system architecture, including Telematics and HMI interfaces.
• Analyse and optimize existing control logic to improve efficiency, accuracy, and system reliability.
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions, identifying and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and I/O configurations, to support ongoing system management and troubleshooting in accordance with global safety standards in electronics system design.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with regulations.
• Use vehicle interface tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANfox, etc.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Any other duties as required by the Line Manager to suit business needs.
• Adherence to our ISO 9001 Quality management system.
• Adherence to company health and safety procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in electronic engineering, software engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within Tier 1 or OEM sectors (on highway or off highway) within system engineering or software development
• 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 programming.
• Experience in software programming with CODESYS
• Experience with real-time system debugging, control loop tuning, and signal processing.
• Ability to adhere to company processes relating to internal and external procedures and sign-off requirements.
• Strong desire to learn from working on differing system architectures and coding techniques.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team.