Software Controls Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Automation (EV Car)

Actemium UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Car and Share Scheme

Healthcare scheme

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Actemium Automation Warrington, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking a Software Controls Engineer to develop PLC/HMI, integrate control systems, and support commissioning for manufacturing and process sectors. This hands-on role collaborates with project teams, clients and suppliers to deliver compliant automation solutions.

Based in Warrington, the role offers a competitive salary with an EV car and share scheme, healthcare, pension and ongoing professional development within the VINCI Energies

Qualifications

• Experience developing control software for industrial automation projects.
• Proficiency with PLC and HMI platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk) and working across multiple vendors.
• Knowledge of industrial communications (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus) and fieldbus technologies.
• Experience with variable speed drives, I/O systems and instrumentation.
• Strong documentation skills and ability to produce technical specs, test plans and reports.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.
• Vocational or technical qualifications (HNC/HND or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and commission PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMIs.
• Design, configure and deploy HMI/SCADA screens and operator interfaces.
• Integrate field devices, drives, instrumentation and networks into control systems.
• Produce and maintain software documentation, functional descriptions and FAT/SAT procedures.
• Support site commissioning, fault diagnosis and client acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with project engineers on design reviews, risk assessments and validation activities.
• Provide technical support to clients and operations teams, including remote troubleshooting.
• Adhere to health, safety and quality standards and follow company procedures.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial automation experience

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Teamwork / independent work

UK driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Step 7

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

Actemium Automation Warrington, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking a Software Controls Engineer to develop PLC/HMI, integrate control systems, and support commissioning for manufacturing and process sectors. This hands-on role collaborates with project teams, clients and suppliers to deliver compliant automation solutions.

Based in Warrington, the role offers a competitive salary with an EV car and share scheme, healthcare, pension and ongoing professional development within the VINCI Energies