Software Controls Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in automated machinery manufacturing is seeking a Software Controls Engineer for an initial 2-month contract. The role involves modifying PLC software, supporting the commissioning of complex automation projects, and troubleshooting issues with electrical and control systems. Candidates must have strong commissioning experience and expertise in Siemens TIA Portal. This position offers flexible working hours and an opportunity to work with market-leading technology on well-defined projects.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-end automation projects

Exposure to global technology

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on commissioning experience within complex automated machinery environments.
• Proven background in PLC fault-finding and live system debugging.
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal.

Responsibilities

• Modify and fault-find PLC software during commissioning.
• Support commissioning and optimisation of robot applications.
• Create and update commissioning documentation.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

Siemens TIA Portal

Commissioning experience

Live system debugging

Robotics exposure

Motion control systems

Tools

WinCC Unified HMI

Rockwell / Allen-Bradley

Job description

Overview

Software Controls Engineer. Initial 2 Months Contract. Rate £50.00 - £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35). Locations: Bradford, Sheffield, Leeds, Wakefield, Barnsley.

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a global leader in the manufacture of high-end automated machinery. They are seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer to support the commissioning of a complex automation project on a short-term contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Modify and fault-find PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal (V19) during commissioning
• Support commissioning and optimisation of Stäubli robot applications, servo drives and motion systems
• Assist with FAT and SAT testing, including execution and documentation
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls and software issues during live testing
• Support integration between PLCs, robots, vision and motion systems
• Create and update commissioning documentation including I/O lists, FDS, SDS and FAT/SAT test documents
• Work closely with Project Engineers, Software Engineers and Build Teams to resolve commissioning issues efficiently

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on commissioning experience within complex automated machinery environments
• Proven background in PLC fault-finding and live system debugging
• Strong working knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal
• Experience with WinCC Unified HMI during commissioning and testing
• Exposure to robotics, servo drives and motion control systems
• Knowledge of PackML standards
• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley experience advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-end, complex automation projects
• Exposure to global, market-leading technology
• Short-term, well-defined Outside IR35 contract
• Flexible working hours (up to 45 hours per week)

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation