PLC Software Engineer – Derby

Samuel Frank Associates; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in Derby is looking for a PLC Software Engineer. The role offers training in Siemens control systems and involves coding, project lifecycle exposure, and flexible working. Candidates with a degree or apprenticeship experience are encouraged to apply. The salary range is £30-50k plus overtime and bonuses.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Performance bonuses (5-15%)

Access to pool cars for site work

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge or willingness to learn Siemens control systems.
• Experience in PLC software development preferred.
• Ability to work on projects from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Attending Siemens courses and shadowing experienced engineers.
• Writing PLC and HMI code.
• Setting up and commissioning software interfaces and drives.
• Creating Software Design Specifications (SDS) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS).

Skills

Siemens control systems

PLC and HMI coding in Ladder, STL and/or SCL

Familiarity with IEC 61131-3

Control Networks: ProfiNET, Asi

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in relevant field

Apprenticeship in engineering

Job description

Overview

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!

Responsibilities / What you’ll do

• 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 split 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

Requirements / Qualifications

The opportunity could suit a PLC Software Engineer with a Degree plus 1-5 years’ experience or a PLC Software Engineer who has completed an apprenticeship scheme and gained experience after completing it. The company is open to integrating a PLC Software Engineer with more experience; a wide salary range reflects all options.

The client is easily commutable from 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.