PLC Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector seeks a PLC Software Engineer in Dungannon. The role involves leading the software development lifecycle, programming PLC systems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on automation projects. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a bonus scheme and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary (DOE)

Bonus Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Long Service Awards

Early finish Friday

Tech & Cycle to work schemes

Social events and more

Qualifications

• Experience in software programming with Codesys is essential.
• HND level or equivalent in electronic/electrical engineering or relevant working engineering experience is required.
• Ability to design and implement complex control architectures involving multiple PLCs, sensors, and actuators.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Design

Programming

Debugging

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

HND in Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Codesys

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Exclusive Opportunity with Mallaghan Engineering!

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
• 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)
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Early finish Friday
• Tech & Cycle to work schemes
• Social events and more

Full details will be provided upon application

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