PLC Software Engineer

Samuel Frank Associates; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established machinery manufacturer in East Lancashire is seeking a PLC Software Engineer with Allen Bradley PLC experience. This role involves developing and modifying PLC and HMI software, onsite commissioning, and offers opportunities for training in AutoCAD Electrical. The ideal candidate will work in a collaborative team environment and is expected to hold an ONC/HNC level qualification. The position includes overtime opportunities and a positive working culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Above auto-enrolment pension contribution

Lunchtime finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience in programming Allen Bradley PLCs is essential.
• Qualification to ONC/HNC level is preferred.
• Ability to conduct onsite commissioning and thorough testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC and HMI software.
• Conduct workshop testing and onsite commissioning.
• Collaborate with team members and improve software performance.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLC experience

PLC programming

HMI software development

AutoCAD Electrical (willingness to learn)

Workshop testing

Education

ONC/HNC level qualification

Tools

Studio 5000

Logix 500

Logix 5000

FactoryTalk View

Job description

PLC Software Engineer – East Lancashire – Bespoke Machinery – £45-50k + overtime + 25 days holiday + above auto-enrolment pension contribution

+++Busy Company, Full Order Book, Opportunity to Learn AutoCAD Electrical+++

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an experienced PLC Software Engineer, ideally with Allen Bradley PLC experience, to join a well-established special purpose equipment manufacturer based in East Lancashire.

The successful PLC Software Engineer will work with a talented Team Manager who is supportive and comes from a Controls/Software background as well as a team of Engineers including PLC Software Engineers, Control Engineers and Electrical Design Engineers.

Overview

Key aspects of the PLC Software Engineer position include –

• Extremely wide variety of project work/machinery to work on – all the machines are one-off bespoke machines
• Developing and modifying PLC and HMI software to maximise performance (company uses mainly Allen Bradley PLCs – Allen Bradley, Studio 5000, Logix 500, Logix 5000, FactoryTalk View)
• Opportunity to learn and be trained on AutoCAD Electrical
• Conduct thorough workshop testing and onsite commissioning
• PLC Software Engineer will have a 70/30 split between being based in the office and out on customer sites – 95% of the sites are based in the UK with a typical trip being 1-2 weeks in duration
• Collaborative/supportive working environment
• Ideally be qualified to ONC/HNC level
• 40 working week with overtime available during office working time as well as when you’re commissioning on site
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays when working in the office

The company’s premises are commutable from most of Lancashire including places such as Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Colne and even over the hills from places such as Keighley.

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