Principle Process Automation Software Engineer

Sapien; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Process Automation Software Engineer on a contract basis to support design engineering activities and project delivery.

The role focuses on delivering PLC and SCADA software solutions, aligning with URS requirements, and guiding projects from quotation through to commissioning. A strong background in Rockwell controls and ISO-compliant environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or apprenticeship required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• 10+ years' experience with Rockwell ControlLogix.
• 10+ years' experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE.
• Experience in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 environments.

Responsibilities

• Comply with QHSE regulations, policies and standards.
• Deliver design and engineering tasks for projects from quotation to commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and customer specifications.
• Develop PLC and SCADA software applications.
• Test and commission project deliverables.
• Provide ongoing project and engineering support.

Skills

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View SE

QHSE compliance

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Job description

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY - Principal Process Automation Software Engineer

Position Details

Job Title: Principal Process Automation Software Engineer

Contract: 6-12 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Rate: £50 per hour

The Role

We are seeking a Principal Process Automation Software Engineer to support ongoing design engineering activities and project delivery.

Working as a key representative of the business, you will support projects from quotation through to commissioning. The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Working to customer URS requirements
• FDS creation
• PLC and SCADA software development
• Software testing
• Project commissioning
• Providing ongoing project and engineering support

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duties of the role include:

• Complying with all QHSE regulations, company policies, procedures and standards.
• Delivering project-specific design and engineering tasks in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensuring designs comply with all applicable regulations and customer specifications.
• Developing PLC and SCADA software applications.
• Testing and commissioning project deliverables.
• Supporting colleagues and the wider needs of the business.

Qualifications

The minimum qualifications and training required for this role are:

• Electrical Engineering-related degree or apprenticeship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Required Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.
• 10+ years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View SE.
• Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 environments