Software Controls Systems Engineer

Actemium; Worksop; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Share scheme

Bonus

EV Car Scheme

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Actemium Automation Teesside is seeking an experienced Software Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, commission and maintain industrial automation and control systems across manufacturing sectors in the UK.

You will deliver reliable automation solutions from concept to commissioning and handover, with exposure to AI-enabled efficiency improvements and a growing, people-focused team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience in industrial environments.
• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric or Mitsubishi platforms.
• Knowledge of HMI/SCADA, industrial networks and system integration.
• Experience with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Strong fault-finding and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commission PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA systems.
• Design and implement industrial control software and automation solutions.
• Produce software specifications, test plans and technical documentation.
• Configure and integrate PLCs, drives, instrumentation, safety and communication systems.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, testing and system validation activities.
• Support installation, commissioning, fault finding and optimisation on customer sites.
• Collaborate with project teams, customers and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering standards and health & safety requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, estimating and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

System integration

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Ethernet/IP/Profinet/Modbus

Fault finding

Travel to sites

UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation

HNC/HND in Electrical/Automation

Degree in Software Engineering (optional)

Job description

Location: Worksop
Type: Full-Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Share Scheme + EV Car Scheme + Pension + Healthcare

About the Role

Actemium Automation Teesside is seeking an experienced Software Control Systems Engineer to support the design, development, commissioning and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems across manufacturing and process industries.

Working alongside project managers, engineers and customers, you'll deliver reliable automation solutions from concept through to commissioning and handover. You'll also play a key role in leveraging emerging AI technologies to enhance engineering efficiency and customer solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, people-focused business delivering complex automation projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and commission PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA systems.

• Design and implement industrial control software and automation solutions.

• Produce software specifications, test plans and technical documentation.

• Configure and integrate PLCs, drives, instrumentation, safety and communication systems.

• Conduct FAT, SAT, testing and system validation activities.

• Support installation, commissioning, fault finding and optimisation on customer sites.

• Collaborate with project teams, customers and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, engineering standards and health & safety requirements.

• Contribute to project planning, estimating and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You'll have:

• Proven experience in industrial automation, control systems or software engineering.

• Strong PLC programming and commissioning experience within industrial environments.

• Experience with platforms such as Siemens (TIA Portal/PCS7), Rockwell (FactoryTalk/PlantPAx), Schneider Electric or Mitsubishi.

• Knowledge of HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, drives and system integration.

• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus and Modbus TCP/IP.

• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

• The ability to travel to customer sites, including occasional overnight stays.

• A full UK driving licence (or ability to travel to project locations).

Desirable

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Automation, Control Systems or Software Engineering.

• Experience with safety systems and safety PLCs.

• Knowledge of robotics, motion control or process automation.

• Experience delivering projects from design through to commissioning.

• Exposure to power and energy automation projects, including substation SCADA, data centre power management, COPA-DATA zenon or Siemens WinCC OA.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

• Share Scheme, Bonus and EV Car Scheme.

• Structured training and career development opportunities.

• Exposure to a wide range of automation technologies and industries.

• Collaborative, innovative and supportive engineering culture.

• Opportunity to work on challenging projects from concept to completion.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.