Software Engineer

Ttp Group; Wendy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bioprocess automation company based in the UK seeks a PLC Developer. You will design and implement PLC control systems for innovative cell therapies, ensuring integration with factory software. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial automation and PLC programming, with strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include a profit-related bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual profit-related bonus

25 days holiday

Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary

Free lunch and all-day refreshments

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Life insurance worth 6x salary

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Activities and community fund

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC programming for industrial automation using Beckhoff or similar PLCs.
• A proven track record of designing and implementing PLC-driven control systems.
• Ability to work iteratively and implement testable functionality.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC control systems for cellular therapy production.
• Deliver remote control solutions for manufacturing machines.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver process stations.

Skills

PLC programming for industrial automation

Debugging complex PLC systems

Strong problem-solving skills

Familiarity with industrial communication protocols

Ability to read electrical schematics

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

EtherCAT

Load cells

Job description

Job Summary

You will design and implement PLC control systems using Beckhoff TwinCAT.

You will be responsible for delivering PLC systems that integrate with Cellular Origins' factory software architecture to allow remote control of machines used in the production of cell therapies. This could include motion control for custom pumping systems designed to precisely transfer small quantities of fluid, system monitoring, safety systems for mobile robots or custom test rigs. Working with software and electrical engineers, you will help to deliver process stations for cell therapy manufacturing. You will write modular and maintainable code and contribute to the continuous improvement of our PLC code base, improving test coverage and maximising code re-use.

You will have experience of PLC software development for industrial automation, including control of servo motors and other low-level control systems. You will have a track record of delivering control software projects in a timely manner. You will be able to work in an iterative manner implementing testable slices of functionality to build on.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC programming for industrial automation, using Beckhoff, Rockwell, Siemens or similar PLCs
• A proven track record of designing, implementing, validating and maintaining PLC‑driven control system throughout the full engineering lifecycle
• Development using structured text or other IEC 61131‑3 languages
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, such as EtherCAT and IO‑Link
• Experience of servomotor control and devices such as load cells and proximity sensors
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine layouts
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to debug complex PLC systems
• This role will be a full time on‑site position at our campus in Melbourn.

Desirable

• Experience with Beckhoff TwinSAFE or Safety PLCs.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, modern C++
• Experience with modern communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, REST APIs, OPC UA) for connectivity with higher‑level systems.

Cellular Origins is part of TTP Group, an employee‑owned business. It is based on the TTP Campus, within purpose‑built sustainable offices, labs and green surroundings, 10 miles south of Cambridge. TTP Group takes a long‑term approach to investment and has been at the forefront of bioprocess automation for over 20 years. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and collaboration, while providing you the freedom to do your best work.

Benefits

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
• Free lunch and all‑day refreshments
• Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
• Enhanced family friendly leave
• Life insurance worth 6x salary
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• An activities and community fund that supports healthy activities that bring colleagues together; whether it’s lunchtime squash or football, Zumba or our own rock band. Colleagues initiate new clubs and outings whenever they feel there’s something missing!