Software Engineer (m/f/d)

OPTIMA packaging group GmbH; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Wymondham is seeking a qualified Automation Support Engineer. Responsibilities include troubleshooting automation systems and supporting customers with machinery. The ideal candidate should have strong programming experience with Siemens and Rockwell systems and a diploma in Electrical Engineering. This role offers a competitive salary package and various employee benefits in a welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

Vacation bonus paid in July

Private health insurance

Company car or car allowance

Stable job in a growing company

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with special machinery.
• Technical understanding of the equipment in sterile environments.
• Ability to work and read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support by phone, remote and onsite.
• Troubleshoot systems in Rockwell ControlLogix and SCADA systems.
• Responsible for system configuration and automation changes.

Skills

Automation and programming

SCADA systems experience

Efficient troubleshooting

Systematic thinking

Target and cost orientation

Education

Grade or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC systems

Rockwell PLC systems

Aveva Intouch

Rockwell Factory Talk SE

Job description

Optima Machinery UK PLC is a family‑owned company and part of the Optima Group with 3,150 employees worldwide. We develop, manufacture and deliver pioneering solutions for Consumer, Life Science, Nonwovens and Pharma.

As a member of the Optima Group, Optima Machinery UK PLC is based in Wymondham, UK, providing sales and service support for Optima Group customers in England and Ireland. #wecareforpeople

Responsibilities

• Provide support by phone, remote and onsite.
• Troubleshoot systems in Rockwell ControlLogix + SCADA systems, corrective maintenance and disaster recovery.
• Be responsible for system configuration & implementation of automation changes with support of our highly experienced Engineering teams.
• Provide automation support to customers who already own Optima pharma equipment, which can require on‑site work to troubleshoot electrical and automation machine failures and errors.
• Analyze customers' production and quickly provide solutions that will increase levels of production in a cost‑effective manner for the customer.
• Execute simple machinery modifications, either to repair customers' equipment or to upgrade based on engineering developments.

Qualifications

• Automation and programming experience with Siemens & Rockwell PLC systems.
• Experience in SCADA systems Aveva Intouch (formerly known as Wonderware) and Rockwell Factory Talk SE.
• Minimum 2 years experience with special machinery.
• Technical understanding of the equipment and the impact of change in a sterile environment and under consideration of the pharma change control procedures.
• Grade or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Systematic thinking.
• Target and cost‑orientation.
• Efficient troubleshooting and sustainable technical solutions.
• Machine documentation and parameters and possibilities.
• Ability to work and read technical drawings.

Benefits

• Vacation bonus paid in July.
• Private health insurance with optional partner/spouse coverage.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Enjoy a familiar and welcoming atmosphere within an international team.
• Benefit from a secure and stable job in a growing company and sector.
• Receive an attractive (yearly reviewed) salary package, including vacation pay.
• Recognition is very important for Optima; we provide company policies beyond market practice.
• Further, you can participate in pension, life and private health insurance.