Software Controls Engineer - PLC/HMI/SCADA

Vinci; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share scheme

Healthcare

Pension

EV Car Scheme

Bonus

Competitive salary

Job summary

Actemium Automation Warrington (part of Vinci Energies) seeks a Senior Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions across regulated industries. You will own technical delivery from design to commissioning and mentor junior engineers.

You will work with Siemens platforms, integrate with Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Modbus, and apply IEC 62443 cybersecurity principles. The role offers varied project work, strong wellbeing and career development support, and a competitive

Qualifications

• Lead software design, development and commissioning of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Produce architectures, specs, IO lists and test procedures.
• Develop modular, well-commented code following standards.
• Assist FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning, including diagnostics and modifications.
• Integrate PLC/SCADA with field devices and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Siemens preferred).
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity per IEC 62443.
• Understanding of instrumentation, process engineering and control philosophies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead software design and commissioning across PLC/HMI/SCADA projects.
• Produce system architectures, functional specs, IO lists and test procedures.
• Develop structured, modular, and well-commented code to standards.
• Support FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning, diagnostics and modifications.
• Integrate PLC/SCADA with field devices and industrial networks.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Leverage Siemens platforms and apply IEC 62443 cybersecurity principles.

Skills

PLC/HMI/SCADA

OT cybersecurity

Technical leadership

Industrial networks

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLC/SCADA

Job description

Actemium Automation Warrington (part of Vinci Energies) is looking for a Senior Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions across regulated industries. This role offers technical ownership, varied project work and strong support for wellbeing and career development. The Role

• Lead software design, development and commissioning of PLC/HMI/ SCADA systems.
• Proficient in producing technical documentation including system architectures, functional specifications, I/O lists and test procedures.
• Develop structured, modular, and well-commented code following company and industry standards
• Support FATs, SATs and on-site commissioning activities, including diagnostics, troubleshooting and software modifications
• Integrate PLC/SCADA with field devices, industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus) and higher-level systems (MES, ERP).
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Strong experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (Siemens preferred)
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles aligned to IEC 62443.
• Good understanding of instrumentation, process engineering principles, and control philosophies.
• Confident communicator with leadership/mentoring experience
• HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering, Automation or related field
• Experience in regulated sectors (water, energy, process)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates; however please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.

Package: Competitive Salary + Share Scheme + Healthcare + Pension + EV Car Scheme + Bonus