Software Development Engineer

SF Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Telford is seeking a PLC Software Development Engineer or Control Systems Engineer to join their innovative Engineering Development Team. This role involves designing automation solutions, leading improvements, and collaborating on projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC programming skills and a background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with a focus on quality and teamwork.

Benefits

Company pension (5% employee / 8% employer)

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Access to industry-leading workshop and engineering facilities

Mentorship and support for professional registration

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering required.
• Experience in PLC programming and fault-finding, ideally with Siemens/Schneider.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming PLC-based automation solutions.
• Leading improvements and innovations across production systems.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to meet project deadlines.

Skills

PLC programming

fault-finding

automation

control systems

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Schneider

SCADA

Job description

We're Hiring: PLC Software Development Engineer / Control Systems Engineer
Telford | Full-Time | Office-Based | £50,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you a skilled and hands-on PLC Software Engineer or Control Systems Engineer who enjoys solving real-world technical challenges and taking ownership from concept to completion?

Would you thrive in a cutting-edge, bespoke manufacturing environment where almost everything is designed and built in-house?

If you're excited about innovation and end-to-end engineering, this is your chance to join our forward-thinking Engineering Development Team in Telford.

???? Who We're Looking For:
A talented engineer with a minimum HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Strong PLC programming and fault-finding skills - ideally with Siemens and/or Schneider
A hands-on problem-solver with a keen eye for automation and control systems
Ideally experienced in the food or processing industry (not essential)
Familiarity with SCADA and functional safety design is a plus
A team player who embodies our values:
Determination | Quality | Integrity | Teamwork

???? What You'll Be Doing:
Designing and programming PLC-based automation solutions
Taking the lead on improvements and innovations across our production systems
Becoming a subject matter expert in Siemens and Schneider PLCs
Working closely with internal teams to deliver projects from concept to deployment
Driving high-impact changes and supporting ongoing improvements
Collaborating with stakeholders and contractors to meet project deadlines

What's On Offer:
£50,000 - £70,000 salary, depending on experience
Company pension (5% employee / 8% employer)
Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance
Access to industry-leading workshop and engineering facilities
Mentorship and support to gain professional registration
A supportive, forward-thinking team environment

Apply now!