Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Premier Technical Recruitment Ltd Derby-based client seeks a Software Engineer / Controls Engineer to design, implement and test control systems and PLCs. You will program PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function Block or STL and configure SCADA interfaces with IP network and CCTV/PA systems.

You should have an HND or higher in control/electrical/electronic or software engineering, and at least 2 years of delivery experience across control/integrated systems. On-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least an HND or above in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering.
• Experience delivering control/integrated systems with multiple PLCs.
• 2+ years' experience in controls or software-enabled automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test controls and integrated systems.
• Program PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function Block or STL methods.
• Configure SCADA and UI mimic designs; work with IP networks and CCTV/PA systems.
• Perform FAT, site commissioning with client witnessing; mentor and train junior staff.

Skills

Ladder Logic

SCADA

IP Networks

C/C++

C#

VB/VBA

Electrical Panels

FAT & Commissioning

Education

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

Tools

PLC Programming

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.