Software Controls Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project-based engineering firm is seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer for an initial 1-month contract in West Yorkshire. You will be responsible for developing PLC control software, providing on-site support during machine commissioning, and translating customer specifications into compliant solutions. Candidates should have experience with Beckhoff PLC programming and high-quality software development. This role offers an outside IR35 contract with reputable facilities.

Benefits

Highly reputable project-based company

State of the art facilities

Outside IR35 contract

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Beckhoff PLC programming and commissioning.
• Solid knowledge of structured text, ladder logic, and function block programming techniques.
• Practical experience with Beckhoff hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and modifying PLC control software for automated machinery.
• Providing on-site support during machine commissioning.
• Translating customer specifications into compliant software solutions.
• Collaborating with project teams for key milestones.

Skills

Beckhoff PLC programming

Commissioning

Structured text programming

Ladder logic

Function block programming

Tools

Beckhoff hardware

Job description

Software Controls Engineer
West Yorkshire
£50.00 - £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35)

Initial 1 month contract
Commissioning / PLC Programming / Automation / Commissioning

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Software Controls Engineer (Contractor) based in West Yorkshire with a key client who requires support on the commissioning of automation machinery. This position is an initial 1-month job however there may be scope for other project work.

As a Software Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Developing and modifying PLC control software for a range of automated machinery.
• Providing on-site support during machine commissioning and system integration.
• Translating customer specifications and regulatory requirements into compliant, high-quality software solutions.
• Working collaboratively with project teams to achieve key milestones and maintain clear, accurate progress reporting.

The successful Software Controls Engineer will have the following attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in Beckhoff PLC programming and commissioning within automation environments.
• Solid knowledge of structured text, ladder logic, and function block programming techniques.
• Practical experience with Beckhoff hardware setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Benefits of this position:

• Highly reputable project-based company
• State of the art facilities
• Outside IR35 contract

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.