PLC Software Engineer

Samuel Frank; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Frank is recruiting a PLC Software Engineer in Warwickshire to design and Commission PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal. The role balances 75% office software development with 25% site commissioning across UK projects, involving Profinet/EtherCAT networks and IoT-enabled controls.

The ideal candidate has strong Siemens TIA Portal experience, Structured Text coding skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or Automation. Some Beckhoff PLC exposure is helpful.

Qualifications

• Siemens TIA Portal experience is essential.
• Structured Text programming capability.
• UK travel for commissioning activities.
• Strong communication with customers during project delivery.
• Experience with machine builders or warehousing systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Create structured PLC software using Structured Text.
• Lead full project lifecycle from software to commissioning and handover.
• Commission and optimise multi-axis motion control systems.
• Configure servo drives and motor control systems.
• Integrate Profinet/EtherCAT/OPC-UA networks.
• Support remote monitoring, diagnostics and IoT-enabled control.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Structured Text

PLC programming

Profinet

EtherCAT

Servo drives

HMI programming

IEC 61508

ISO 13849

Communication with customers

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

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.