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Job summary
A recruitment agency specializing in engineering is seeking an experienced Automation Software Engineer for an 8-week contract in Tadcaster. You will assist with the commissioning and delivery of advanced automated systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Siemens TIA Portal and Staubli robotic systems, along with a strong background in process automation. This on-site role offers Monday to Friday hours and a collaborative engineering environment with immediate project impact.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience with Siemens TIA Portal for programming.
- Hands-on integration of Staubli robotic systems essential.
- Experience in process or pharmaceutical automation is valued.
Responsibilities
- Assist with commissioning and final delivery on site.
- Collaborate with Project, Design, and Commissioning teams.
- Produce necessary engineering documentation.
Skills
Education
Software Engineer - Automation (Contract)
Location: Tadcaster
Contract Length: 8-Week Contract
Commencement Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026
Our client is a well-established engineering and automation business delivering complex, high-specification machinery into regulated manufacturing environments.
They are currently supporting a time-critical project and require an experienced Automation Software Engineer (Contractor) to assist with commissioning and final delivery on site in Tadcaster.
This is a hands-on role working alongside Project, Design, and Commissioning teams on advanced automated systems.
- Programming and commissioning using Siemens TIA Portal V19, including Safety (F-PLC)
- Development of Siemens WinCC Unified HMI applications
- Hands-on programming and integration of Staubli robotic systems (essential)
- Experience with motion control and servo drives
- Implementation of PackML standards
- Integration of Keyence vision systems
- PLC, robot, motion, vision, and HMI software development and modification
- Supporting simulation, testing, and on-site commissioning
- Producing FDS, SDS, I/O lists, FAT and SAT documentation
- Ensuring compliance with the Machinery Directive (BS EN 12100)
- Delivering clean, efficient, production-ready code
- Background in process or pharmaceutical automation
- Proven full lifecycle project experience
- Siemens PLC expertise (Rockwell experience beneficial)
- Engineering qualification: HNC / HND / Degree
- Short-term, clearly defined 8-week contract- with the potential scope to extend
- On-site role with no remote ambiguity
- Opportunity to work on advanced automation, robotics, and vision systems
- Fast-paced project with immediate impact
- Collaborative engineering environment with experienced teams
- Consistent Monday-Friday hours (8:00am-4:00pm)
For further details please call Emma Newbury.
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