PLC Software Engineer position for leading intralogistics company

• £50k + overtime (up to £70k)
• Telford, Shropshire

A leading manufacturer of process control and automation solutions is looking for an established PLC Software Engineer to join their team. The company designs, engineers, and implements customized control systems that regulate and optimize complex industrial processes. With over 50 years of experience, they provide their clients with improved efficiency, enhanced quality control, and reduced operational costs through their automation solutions.

Responsibilities:

• To manage individual projects at an engineering level in line with the lead times and standards required by the client
• To manage individual projects at a client level in line with the lead times and standards required by the client
• To develop technical documents in line with the client requirements to the industry standard using technical features, diagrams and language
• To develop bespoke software routines and functions to allow machines/systems to function in a safe and controlled manor as required by the client and/or FDS
• To implement the company systems software standard where required while developing software for the business
• To develop safety software for use on any systems where safety controllers are to be used. In line with BS-EN13849
• To ensure systems are correctly tested and quality checked prior to shipping
• To ensure all aspects of bespoke software is tested to the required degree prior to systems shipping and commissioning
• To commission bespoke systems both at the company headquarters and onsite within the UK and from time to time overseas in line with all relevant standards
• To be capable of working away onsite during the working week where the nominal split across a 12 month period is around 10% home, 20% site and 70% in office. Please note: not all site work requires the candidate to stay away if travel door to door is less than 1.5 hours (where staying away is required all hotel bills are carried by the employer directly and shall not fall to the employee)
• To work as part of a team both in the workshop and onsite as required, to assist others in their work to ensure a project's success.

Requirements:

• Level 4 in either electrical or electro-mechanical
• Strong use and understanding of Siemens TIA portal platform (other platforms may be considered)
• Strong understanding of PLC programming using ladder code, including the correct use of:
• Functions blocks/add-on instructions
• Function calls/routines
• Data blocks (Siemens)
• Strong understanding of HMI screen development
• Onsite commissioning experience of industrial automation
• Conveyor control
• Machine interfaces and machine sequential logic
• Safety controllers
• Strong understanding of profinet, ethernet and profibus industrial communications systems
• Ability to work away within the UK on sites as part of a controls team under the direction of the control systems project management
• Very good communication skills with technical analysis and feedback required in daily reports
• English speaking only with a good use of technical English
• Full UK driving license with no more than 3 penalty points

Reasons why you should apply:

• You will be part of a rapidly growing company
• You will have the opportunity to develop your engineering skills
• You will be a part of dynamic and collaborative environment

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Ligia Serwinowska on (phone number removed) & (url removed)

Why work with Proactive Global?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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