Senior Controls Software Engineer

Reevr Talent Ltd; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer to lead the design and support of PLC and HMI/SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in automation and programming, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor others. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering innovative automation solutions for global clients and fostering personal growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Technical leadership

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in designing and coding PLC & HMI/SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols like EtherCAT and Profinet.
• Excellent English communication skills and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, programming, and support of PLC/HMI systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work.
• Work with clients to define requirements and assess technical risks.
• Support system validation and onsite commissioning.

Skills

PLC & HMI/SCADA design

Servo motion control

Industrial communication protocols

Excellent English communication

Coding and system architecture

Job description

Are you passionate about automation and looking to lead cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment? Our client, 3P Innovation, is a leader in automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and FMCG industries, and they are seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC and HMI/SCADA systems across bespoke machinery projects worldwide.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work, while remaining hands‑on with coding and system architecture.
• Work with clients and internal teams to define requirements, assess technical risks, and support sales processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software design specifications, test records, and O&M manuals.
• Support system validation, FATs, onsite commissioning, and handover to customers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of 3P’s standard code libraries and processes.
• Opportunity to work with robotics, vision systems, and other emerging technologies as required.

What We’re Looking For

• 5 years’ experience designing and coding PLC & HMI/SCADA systems (Beckhoff or Siemens).
• Strong knowledge of servo motion control and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, IP, Serial).
• Familiarity with IEC (phone number removed), structured text, object‑oriented programming, and Git version control.
• Excellent English communication skills; willing and able to travel internationally (5% of the time).

Desirable

• Experience in pharmaceutical automation, GAMP5 / 21CFR11 / EU Annex 11 compliance.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic principles.
• Exposure to machine vision, robotics, SCADA/MES, .NET, and SQL.

Why 3P Innovation?

• Join a forward‑thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
• Work on exciting projects delivering bespoke automation solutions for global clients.
• Opportunity for personal growth, technical leadership, and mentoring within a supportive team.

If you’re a driven, hands‑on controls engineer ready to take ownership of complex systems and lead technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you.