Software/Digital Systems Engineer

Resourcing Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Resourcing Talent is seeking a Software Engineer in Leeds to work on control and instrumentation systems. The role involves functional specification, PLC software configuration, and liaising with clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience and a BTEC qualification, with skills in various PLCs and SCADA systems highly valued. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience as a Software Engineer.
• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in water industry design is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Control systems functional specification and design.
• Undertake site surveys and commissioning work.
• Liaison with internal and external clients.

Skills

Control and instrumentation systems functional specification

PLC system software configuration

Good keyboard skills

Good organisational skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

BTEC National Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification

Tools

Mitsubishi (Q series PLC)

Rockwell (ControlLogix PLC)

Siemens (S5, S7)

Wonderware InTouch SCADA

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming

Job description

My client was established over 30 years ago and specialises in process control systems and LV switchboards for a wide variety of applications across many industrial sectors, they are the preferred and trusted supplier of choice for many leading and high profile companies.

Role Overview

The role of a Software Engineer requires the individual to undertake the following duties:

• Control and instrumentation systems functional specification and design, PLC system software configuration.
• Understanding, interpreting and responding to the needs of other departments.

Design Documentation

• Specifications, P&IDs, Control philosophies, Instrument schedules and Control system & communications block diagrams
• Undertake site surveys of existing installations
• Undertake site based commissioning work if required
• Liaison with clients both internal and external

Qualifications

Candidates will have a minimum of 1 year’s experience and ideally a BTEC National Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification, be computer literate and able to work effectively with Microsoft Office as a minimum.

• Design experience within the Water Industry sector would be an advantage, including in areas such as potable water production and distribution and waste water treatment.

Preferred Experience

• Mitsubishi (Q series PLC)
• Mitsubishi E series HMI configuration
• Rockwell (ControlLogix PLC, RS Logix)
• Rockwell RSView32 configuration
• Siemens (S5, S7, Winn CC)
• Siemens ProTool configuration
• Wonderware InTouch SCADA Configuration
• Profibus
• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming
• Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus configuration

Site based Testing/Commissioning of the above systems.

Combinations of other PLC, HMI or SCADA configuration skills may be considered if a significant level of experience has been attained.

Key Requirements

• Must be able to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Work within our established Quality Management System, ISO9001:2001 TickIT
• Good keyboard skills and IT literacy (ideally Word, Excel and Access)
• Good organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative without supervision.
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Full UK driving licence