Software Automation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer is seeking an Automation Software Engineer to deliver bespoke control solutions. This role involves the full software lifecycle, international travel, and collaboration on high-performance machinery projects. Join a dynamic engineering environment with a strong benefits package, including a performance-related bonus and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Structured training & development pathway

Matched pension contributions – up to 14% employer contribution

Permanent health insurance

Death in service benefit

Working Out Bonus

All travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA & PLC programming, preferably Siemens.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Background in electrical design or systems integration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work on the full software lifecycle for bespoke control systems.
• Develop new solutions for unique, high-spec machinery.
• Support commissioning, retrofits, and customer service activities internationally.

Skills

SCADA programming

PLC programming

Electrical design

Systems integration

Machine control systems

Job description

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Client:

Chroma Recruitment

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Chroma Recruitment is proud to be working with a global machinery manufacturer at the forefront of high-performance vacuum and coating technology, supporting industries such as packaging, security, and decorative applications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Automation Software Engineer to join a leading engineering business delivering bespoke control and automation solutions to a truly international client base.

You’ll work on the full software lifecycle — from configuring modular control systems to developing new solutions for unique, high-spec machinery. The role is primarily factory-based with opportunities for global travel to support commissioning, retrofits, and customer service activities.

Key Requirements for Automation Software Engineer:

• SCADA & PLC programming (preferably Siemens)
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Background in electrical design or systems integration (advantageous)
• Understanding of machine control systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, and winding

Benefits Package for Automation Software Engineer:

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Structured training & development pathway
• Matched pension contributions – up to 14% employer contribution
• Permanent health insurance (after 6 months continuous absence)
• Death in service
• Working Out Bonus
• All travel expenses covered (hotels, transport, etc.)

If you’re an Automation Software Engineer with a passion for advanced control systems and want to work on international, high-value machinery projects — this could be the next step in your career.

Apply today or contact Harry Ogilvie at Chroma Recruitment on 07961 299652 for a confidential discussion.

Know someone else who fits the bill? Chroma Recruitment offers a referral bonus for successful introductions.

Chroma Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to this position.