PLC Software Engineer

Samuel Frank; North Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Frank is recruiting a PLC Software Engineer to join an automation business delivering turnkey warehousing and material handling systems across the UK. This role welcomes engineers with strong Siemens TIA Portal experience who enjoy taking projects from software development in the office to commissioning on customer sites.

Based in the North of Warwickshire, you'll spend roughly 75% of your time developing PLC software in the office and 25% supporting installation and commissioning

Qualifications

• Strong Siemens TIA Portal experience.
• Experience developing PLC software using Structured Text.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or related discipline.
• Beckhoff PLC experience is beneficial.
• Experience with machine safety standards IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 is desirable.
• Good understanding of Profinet and EtherCAT networks.
• Willingness to travel within the UK during commissioning.
• Strong communication and direct customer engagement during projects.
• Experience in automated warehousing or material handling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Design structured PLC software using Structured Text.
• Contribute to full project lifecycle from software development to commissioning and handover.
• Commission and optimise multi-axis motion control systems.
• Configure and tune servo drives and motor control systems.
• Integrate industrial networks such as Profinet, EtherCAT and OPC-UA.
• Support remote monitoring, diagnostics and IoT-enabled solutions.
• Assist with safety system implementation/validation to IEC 61508 and ISO 13849.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams for complete automation solutions.
• Travel for commissioning around 25% of the time across the UK.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Structured Text

Industrial networks

Profinet

EtherCAT

Commissioning

HMI development

PLC programming

System lifecycle

Customer interaction

Education

Electrical / Mechatronics / Automation degree

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

Job description

PLC Software Engineer - Siemens TIA Portal - Automated Warehousing - Warwickshire - £60-65k

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a PLC Software Engineer to join a growing automation business delivering turnkey automated warehousing and material handling systems across the UK. This role will suit an Engineer with strong Siemens TIA Portal experience who enjoys seeing projects through from software development in the office to commissioning on customer sites.

Based in the North of Warwickshire, you'll spend around 75% of your time developing PLC software in the office and 25% supporting installation and commissioning activities across customer sites in the Home Counties. Travel is project-based, with commissioning phases typically lasting between 4-6 weeks.

Key aspects of the PLC Software Engineer role include;

• Developing PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal
• Designing structured PLC software using IEC (phone number removed), primarily Structured Text
• Working on full project lifecycle automation projects from initial software development through to commissioning and customer handover
• Commissioning and optimising multi-axis motion control systems
• Configuring and tuning servo drives and motor control systems
• Integrating industrial communication networks including Profinet, EtherCAT and OPC-UA
• Supporting the development of remote monitoring, diagnostics and IoT-enabled control solutions
• Assisting with the implementation and validation of machine safety systems to IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 standards
• Working closely with electrical design and mechanical engineering teams to deliver complete automation solutions
• Site travel will typically account for around 25% of your time, mainly across the Home Counties, with occasional commissioning phases lasting 4-6 weeks

The successful PLC Software Engineer will have;

• Strong Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming experience - this is essential
• Experience developing PLC software using Structured Text
• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation or a similar engineering discipline would be advantageous
• Some Beckhoff PLC experience would be beneficial but isn't essential
• Experience of machine builders, OEMs, automated warehousing, logistics, conveyors or material handling systems would be highly desirable
• Good understanding of industrial communication networks such as Profinet and EtherCAT
• A willingness to travel within the UK during commissioning phases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers during project delivery

The successful PLC Software Engineer will be joining a growing UK engineering team with an excellent pipeline of automation projects. You'll work on technically interesting machinery, gain exposure to the latest control technologies and play an important role delivering bespoke systems from concept through to successful commissioning.

The role is commutable from Coventry, Hinckley, Tamworth, East and North Birmingham, Leicester and Rugby.