Software Contractor - Siemens / Staubli

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 82,656 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

Mpac is seeking a Software Contractor to support commissioning of machinery with strong PLC, vision, and robotics integration. The role involves developing software to meet safety and regulatory standards under machine directive guidelines, and coordinating with senior engineers on design quality and project status.

The contractor will work on Siemens/Rockwell platforms, integrate vision and robotics, and contribute to HMI/visualisation and FAT/SAT documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC software design for Siemens and Rockwell platforms and related automation.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify PLC software and vision applications.
• Create/modify robot and motion applications and HMI/visualisation systems.
• Prepare and modify design documentation (I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, HDS, FAT/SAT).
• Assist with technical support across departments (simulations, estimating, hardware/software selection).
• Ensure designs meet customer and regulatory requirements and maintain design quality.

Skills

PLC programming

Vision systems integration

Robotics integration

HMI design

Automation hardware

Documentation

Education

HNC/HND/BSc in engineering

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal/Step 7

FactoryTalk

Aveva InTouch/System Platform

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Tadcaster LS24 9SG, UK
job type: Contract / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Design
Salary: Negotiable salary

Purpose of the Role

We are looking to build a pipeline of potential software contractors with the following skill sets and experience. If you are open to software/controls contract work and your skillset and experience are a good match below, please feel free to send your CV and we may contact you in the near future.

As a Software Contractor you'll be working on the commissioning of our machines in a software capacity. Your expertise will be crucial in:

• Keyence Vision
• Utilising advanced simulation tools to perfect software before real-world implementation.
• Ensuring our machines meet the highest safety standards by designing software compliant with the Machine Directive (BS EN 12100).

Outputs/Deliverables

• To support delivery of high-quality software design based on comprehensive understanding of customer and regulatory requirements. Possess experience in Full Lifecycle Projects for pharmaceutical and process manufacturing applications. Work towards proficiency in PLC Code design and development, with emphasis on Siemens systems, as well as Rockwell, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley.
• Exhibit commercial acumen to ensure cost-effective solutions and manage scope changes according to company procedures. Communicate project status effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Create/modify PLC software, Create/modify vision applications, Create/modify robot applications, Create/modify motion applications, Create/modify HMI/visualisation systems.
• Provide administrative support - preparing and creating/ modifying design documentation, including I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, HDS and FAT/SAT test documents.
• Assist with technical support across departments, including simulations, estimating, and hardware/ software selection.
• Interpret customer and regulatory requirements to ensure aligned software designs, minimizing technical risk.
• Ensure that design quality is maintained throughout the project by verifying in collaboration with Principle and Senior Software Engineers that the output meets the company’s standard operating procedures.
• Communicate accurate project status internally with the team, and externally to customers and suppliers when/if required.
• Provide support during design review meetings to achieve timely approvals.
• Collaborate with and be the point of contact for Project Engineers to ensure successful resource planning for project milestones.

Knowledge and Experience

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and Experience in electrical or mechatronic Engineering
• Proficient in the use of Rockwell and Siemens programming platforms.
• Integration of robotics into automation solutions.
• Integration of vision systems into industrial automation.
• Integration of servo drives into industrial automation.
• Process automation background.
• Proficient in the use of Rockwell platforms

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• HNC, HND, or BSC in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous skills utilising the following would be an advantage: Rockwell Automation products – RSLogix / Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7.GE Fanuc iFix and Aveva InTouch and System Platform - but all SCADA packages accepted.

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