Senior Software Controls Engineer (PLC/SCADA) - EV Scheme

Actemium Uk; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV car scheme

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Job summary

Actemium Automation Huddersfield, part of the VINCI Energies group, seeks a Senior Software Controls Engineer to design, develop and support PLC and SCADA software for industrial projects. You will work closely with project teams and clients to deliver safe, reliable control systems that meet requirements.

You will lead software development for Mitsubishi and Schneider platforms, create architecture and documentation, and support FATs/SATs and on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PLC and SCADA software engineering, ideally in a senior or lead role.
• Hands-on experience with Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric PLCs.
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI packages (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk or similar).
• Strong understanding of industrial communications, I/O, instrumentation and control theory.
• Experience commissioning and fault-finding on live systems; comfortable on client sites.
• Excellent technical documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills; able to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Relevant electrical or control engineering qualification and full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design, development and documentation for PLC (Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric) and SCADA/HMI systems.
• Create and maintain control system architecture, functional specifications, I/O lists and software build schedules.
• Develop structured, modular, and well-commented code following company and industry standards (SIL/ISA where applicable).
• Support FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning activities, including diagnostics and modifications.
• Integrate PLC/SCADA with field devices, industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus) and MES/ERP systems.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, test plans, wiring/loop diagrams, and as-built drawings.
• Mentor junior controls engineers and contribute to process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and client site rules.

Skills

PLC engineering

SCADA engineering

Senior/lead role

On-site commissioning

Documentation

Mentoring

Team collaboration

UK driving licence

Education

Electrical or control engineering qualification

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Schneider Electric PLC

Wonderware

Ignition

WinCC

FactoryTalk

Job description

Actemium Automation Huddersfield, part of the VINCI Energies group, seeks a Senior Software Controls Engineer to design, develop and support PLC and SCADA software for industrial projects. You will work closely with project teams and clients to deliver safe, reliable control systems that meet requirements.

You will lead software development for Mitsubishi and Schneider platforms, create architecture and documentation, and support FATs/SATs and on-site commissioning.