PLC Software Engineer – Derby

Samuel Frank Associates; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist engineering company in Derby is seeking a PLC Software Engineer. The role offers great opportunities for learning Siemens control systems and involves writing PLC code, attending courses, and participating in the full project life cycle in a supportive environment. The position accommodates various experience levels and includes a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

Performance bonus (5-15% of salary)

Training on Siemens systems

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge (or willingness to learn) of Siemens control systems.
• Degree plus 1-5 years’ experience or apprenticeship background.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Write PLC and HMI code in Ladder, STL and/or SCL.
• Setup and commissioning of drives and software interfaces.
• Create Software Design and Functional Design Specifications.

Skills

Siemens control systems

PLC coding (Ladder, STL, SCL)

IEC 61131-3 familiarity

Control Networks knowledge (ProfiNET, Asi)

Education

Degree in Engineering

Completed apprenticeship

Job description

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PLC Software Engineer – Derby – Permanent – £30-50k + overtime + bonus. Some home working available / access to pool cars for site work

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a PLC Software Engineer with strong knowledge (or a willingness to learn!) of Siemens control systems to join a rapidly growing, Derby based, specialist engineering company.

This opportunity could suit a PLC Software Engineer with a Degree plus 1-5 years’ experience or a PLC Software Engineer who has come through an apprenticeship scheme and gained experience after completing it. Alternatively, the company is open to integrating a PLC Software Engineer with more experience, basically, we’re open to all options, hence the wide suggested salary range!

Key aspects of the PLC Software Engineer position include –

• Great opportunity to learn Siemens industrial controls systems (99% of their projects use Siemens kit) – the role would involve attending a Siemens course and then shadowing an experienced PLC Software Engineer whilst learning on the job. Engineers with existing Siemens experience will be considered favourably.
• Write PLC and HMI code in Ladder, STL and/or SCL
• Small company environment, so you’d be exposed to the full project life cycle – great opportunity to see your work through to completion whilst delivering on all stages of the project
• Familiarity with IEC 61131-3
• Control Networks: ProfiNET, Asi – useful knowledge to have
• Creation of Software Design Specifications (SDS) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Setup and commissioning of drives and associated systems & software interfaces
• The company has a flexible approach with their staff, there’s always support available and the company based performance bonus typically pays between 5-15% of your basic salary
• The Engineering Manager estimates the PLC Software Engineer role will be roughly a 50/50 spilt between being based in the office/workshop and on site, with projects typically taking 4-8 weeks to commission. Almost all of the projects are UK based and would very rarely involve any weekend working
• Full UK driving licence
• All PLC Software Engineers applying for the role must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

The client is easily commutable from the following places – Burton on Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Loughborough, Chesterfield and the surrounding areas.

If you would like to apply or find out more, please submit your application and we’ll be in touch.

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