Software Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

White Label Recruitment Ltd. represents an established engineering and manufacturing business in Shipley seeking a Software Engineer with strong electrical background to support automation development and optimisation.

The role focuses on PLC programming across Siemens, Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi, on-site troubleshooting, commissioning, and robot integration. On-site work is required in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background with degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience developing and modifying PLC code on Siemens, Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi platforms.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and control schematics.
• Willingness to work on-site as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs across platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve automation and control issues on customer sites.
• Support commissioning, testing, and optimisation of automated machinery and production lines.
• Work with industrial robots (ABB, Omron).
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and system updates.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial robots

On-site troubleshooting

Electrical engineering

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

Mitsubishi GX Works

Job description

White Label is representing an established engineering and manufacturing business in Shipley that requires a Software Engineer to join their team.

As the Software Engineer, you will have a strong electrical engineering background to support the development, modification, and optimisation of industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial robots, and on-site troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

My client is offering a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits.

Key Responsibilities of the Software Engineer

• Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs across multiple platforms including:
  • Siemens (TIA Portal / Step 7)
  • Allen-Bradley (RSLogix / Studio 5000)
  • Mitsubishi (GX Works / GX Developer)
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve automation and control system issues on customer sites.
• Support the commissioning, testing, and optimisation of automated machinery and production lines.
• Work with industrial robots, including:
  • ABB
  • Omron
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and system updates as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards.

Experience required of the Software Engineer

• Strong electrical engineering background (degree, HND, or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience developing and modifying PLC code on Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.
• Must be available and willing to work on-site as required.

This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in complex projects within the automation and robotics sector.