Software Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Holiday

Healthcare

Company Benefits

Country Club Membership

International Travel

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Automation Engineer for a specialist engineering company based near Plymouth. You will develop software for bespoke automated machinery and support Siemens TIA Portal development across UK and international projects.

The role involves PLC programming, software testing, commissioning support, and technical troubleshooting, with travel to client sites in the UK and abroad. Commutable to Saltash, Cornwall; generous salary and benefits package on offer.

Qualifications

• Background in software engineering, PLC programming, or automation.
• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal is advantageous.
• Willing to travel UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop control and automation software for specialist machinery.
• Program PLCs and support testing/commissioning.
• Travel UK and international with clients and suppliers.

Skills

PLC Programming

Siemens TIA Portal

Software Engineering

Job description

Automation Engineer (PLC/Siemens Tia Portal)

£40,000 – £50,000 + 30 Days Holiday + Healthcare + Company Benefits + Country Club Membership + International Travel

Plymouth

Do you have a background as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Programmer, or similar? Are you looking for a varied role with an industry-leading specialist engineering company, where you will develop software for bespoke automated machinery, receive training on specialist equipment, and work with blue-chip clients across the UK and internationally?

On offer is the opportunity to join a specialist engineering business developing automated machinery, equipment and processes for the composite manufacturing industry. The company works on projects across luxury marine, aerospace, wind energy and advanced manufacturing, providing cutting-edge solutions for clients worldwide.

In this role, you will develop the software that controls, monitors, regulates and automates specialist composite manufacturing technology. You will create software concepts, program PLCs, support Siemens TIA Portal development, assist with testing and commissioning, and provide technical support to clients and engineers both in the UK and internationally.

This role would suit someone with a background in software engineering, PLCs, automation, Siemens TIA Portal, control software or similar, looking for a varied Monday to Friday role within a specialist engineering business offering travel, technical development and long-term career progression.

The Role:

• Developing control and automation software for specialist machinery
• PLC programming, software testing, commissioning support and technical troubleshooting
• Working with colleagues, suppliers and clients, with UK and international travel when required

The Person:

• Background in software engineering, PLC programming, automation or similar
• Siemens TIA Portal experience advantageous
• Commutable to Saltash, Cornwall

Reference:BBBH27576A

Keywords: Software Engineer, PLC Software Engineer, Control Software Engineer, Automation Software Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, Siemens TIA Portal, PLC Programming, Control Systems, Automation, Electrical Software, Saltash, Plymouth, Liskeard, Tavistock, Torpoint, Callington, Cornwall, Devon.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.