Process Automation Software Engineer

Sapien Engineering; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien Engineering is seeking a Process Automation Software Engineer to support design engineering activities and project delivery. The role covers from quotation through commissioning, including PLC/SCADA development and testing.

You will ensure designs meet customer specs and ISO standards while supporting colleagues across the business. The position requires an Electrical Engineering background, proficiency with Rockwell tools, and hands-on PLC/SCADA software experience, working on 6–12 month

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or apprenticeship required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic software tools.
• Experience in PLC and SCADA software development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Comply with QHSE regulations and company standards.
• Deliver design and engineering tasks on projects on time.
• Develop PLC and SCADA software applications and perform testing.
• Provide ongoing project and engineering support.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Software testing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or apprenticeship

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY -Process Automation Software Engineer

Job Title: Process Automation Software Engineer

Contract: 6–12 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Rate: £40 per hour

The Role

We are seeking a 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
• 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

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