Software Engineer

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd in Derby is recruiting a Software Engineer / Controls Engineer to design, develop and test controls and integrated systems for blue chip clients.

You will program PLCs with Ladder Logic, Function Block or STL, configure SCADA and UI, and handle IP network design, CCTV and PA systems over IP networks, plus FAT and on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering control/integrated systems in industrial environments.
• Qualified to at least an HND or above in control/electrical/electronic/software engineering.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site work.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test controls and integrated systems.
• Program PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function Block or STL.
• Configure SCADA software and UI mimic design.
• Plan IP network design and configuration and ELV panel design.
• Configure CCTV, PA and telephone systems over IP networks.
• Perform FAT and site commissioning with client witnessing.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver projects and extend technical skills.

Education

HND or above in control/electrical/electronic/software engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

Function Block

C

C++

C#

VB/VBA

SCADA

IP networking

ELV systems

FAT & site commissioning

CCTV

PA/telephone systems

Job description

Software Engineer / Controls Engineer

Derby

To £47k neg dep exp + generous benefits - neg dep exp

Our established and highly successful niche sector Derby based client offers a range of highest quality services that encompass Project Management and Implementation, Consultancy and Software Development to blue chip clients worldwide, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit a number of high calibre, enthusiastic and dedicated professional Software Engineer / Controls Engineer professionals to complement the existing Industrial Automation team.

Working as part of a team, as a Software Engineer / Controls Engineer you will be responsible for all aspects of design, implementation and test of controls and integrated systems and will program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Statement List methods.

You will be responsible for configuring SCADA software packages and User Interface mimic design and using high-level programming languages ranging from C, C++, C#, VB and VBA, and you will also undertake IP network design and configuration and the design and test of ELV electrical panels, configuration of CCTV, PA and telephone systems over an IP network and performing FAT & site commissioning with formal client witnessing whilst working collaboratively and proactively with the client-base.

To be considered for these varied and challenging Software Engineer / Controls Engineer opportunities, you will need to be a technically motivated professional engineer qualified to at least an HND or above in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering.

You will essentially possess a full UK driving licence and demonstrate at least 2 years' experience in delivering control / integrated systems using some of the skills listed above, and as the roles potentially encompass a wide range of skills and technology, further mentoring and training will be available for suitable candidates - providing a great opportunity to gain a lot of skills and experience from technical to project delivery.

Are you ready for such a varied Controls Engineer / Software Engineer challenge? Have you got what it takes to become a Senior Engineer of the future and join a dynamic organisation where you will genuinely be positively encouraged and empowered over time to achieve this?