Software Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering services provider in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer based in Bristol or Slough. This role involves supporting pharmaceutical and food processing sectors, focusing on project responsibilities from inception through commissioning. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with PLC and HMI/SCADA configurations, and a willingness to travel. The position offers a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000, alongside benefits including 28 days of holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 Days holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Good practical electrical qualifications or apprenticeship.
• Understanding of PLC/HMI/SCADA software configuration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in costing projects and producing software quotations.
• Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Write detailed Functional Design Specifications from customer requirements.

Skills

PLC Software Development

HMI / SCADA Configuration

Electrical design

Education

Electrical Engineering degree/HND/HNC

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

AutoCAD

EPlan

Job description

Position: Software Engineer
Location: Bristol or Slough
Salary: 40,000-45,000

My client is a long-established Engineering Services company supporting clients across the UK within the pharmaceutical and food processing sectors. They are looking to employ a junior software project engineer based in either Slough or Bristol although a significant amount of working from home can be expected once fully inducted. A clean driving licence and a willingness to travel to project sites is essential.

As a member of one of the Project Teams, the position will suit a software/automation graduate with a couple of years' post-graduation experience. The software team is responsible for all aspects of assigned software projects from commencement to completion of commissioning, ensuring that all work adheres to all company safety policies and customer requirements. This position reports to the senior Software Manager and demands an attention to detail and a good interface with client engineers.

Software Engineer Overview

• Assisting in costing projects in terms of materials and labour and producing quotations for software projects
• Producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for projects
• Writing detailed Functional Design Specifications (FDS) from customer User Requirements (URS)

Requirements Specifications (URS)

• Configuration of control system architecture and network connections
• Production and modification of PLC / HMI / SCADA software
• Installation, modification, retrofit, commissioning and fault diagnosis of control panels and associated process equipment
• Supervision of electrical employees and subcontractors in food production environments

Software Engineer Requirements

• Ideally hold an Electrical Engineering degree/HND/HNC or equivalent experience
• Ideally have good practical electrical qualifications (apprenticeship, or NVQ Level 3)
• Experience in the use of PLC Software Development (Allen Bradley / Siemens) an advantage
• Experience in the use of HMI / SCADA Configuration (FTView / Wonderware) an advantage
• Ideally have Electrical design including AutoCAD / EPlan or equivalent software knowledge

Software Engineer Salary & Benefits

• 40,000 - 45,000
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of Bank holidays
• Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 17:00
• Pension