Senior Software Design Engineer

Saftronics limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Design Engineer to develop and support automation and control systems. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and experience with PLCs and process automation. The role offers competitive salary, flexible career progression, and additional perks including a company car allowance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Car Allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Discount Retail Platform

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience designing and commissioning control systems for process automation.
• Proficient in PLCs and vision systems in process control environments.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Design automation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC software during startup.
• Generate documentation for automation systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation system design

Proficiency with vision systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems design

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Wonderware

LabVIEW

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

RSE Controls (Saftronics) is seeking a Senior Software Design Engineer responsible for developing, commissioning, and supporting automation and control systems. RSE Controls specializes in MCC and power control, delivering solutions to the water industry.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Designing, specifying, programming, simulating, and testing automation and control systems.
• Developing, troubleshooting, and validating these systems in compliance with standards.
• Generating documentation and SOPs for automation systems.
• Assisting tendering and project teams with manhour budgets and software delivery schedules.
• Troubleshooting PLC software during startup and commissioning.
• Managing FDS documentation to support software production and end-users.

Design activities involve:

• Interfacing with instrumentation and sensors for machine and process control.
• Data capture and validation.
• Designing and implementing PLC networks.
• Electrical systems design, hardware specifications, and BOM creation.
• Programming PLCs, mainly Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley.

What Do You Need?

• Degree in Engineering or related field, with focus on electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation, or chemical disciplines.
• Experience in designing and commissioning control and electrical systems for process automation.
• Proficiency with PLCs and vision systems in process control environments.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi.
• HMI and SCADA programming with Wonderware, InTouch, RS View, Siemens, LabVIEW, GE Cimplicity.
• FAT and SATA experience with PLC and electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of process systems, P&ID control, and loop tuning.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility.

Saftronics Who Are We?

Saftronics specializes in power and process control, providing motor control centers, control panels, power distribution, and process control systems across industries.

Part of the RSE group, operating in Power Distribution & Controls, RSE is a leading UK contractor in water treatment and recycling equipment, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

RSE Who Are We?

Founded in 1982, RSE is a prominent MEICA engineering firm in the UK water sector, offering full project lifecycle services from design to commissioning, supported by a large maintenance team.

Our services focus on innovative solutions, with over 1500 staff aiming for growth and diversification, emphasizing servant leadership and entrepreneurial development.

What We Offer

We seek skilled and motivated individuals to join our team, offering:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible career progression.
• Company Car Allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme.
• Discount Retail Platform.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you're interested in a career with a forward-thinking company that values your skills and growth, please apply.