Software Controls Engineer

Job Description:

How do you feel about designing industrial control system for some of the UK’s biggest Utilities companies? A leading and fast-growing Systems Integration company delivering cutting-edge automation and control solutions across manufacturing, logistics, energy, and process industries are in need of a Software Controls Engineer.

They partner with world-class technology providers including Allen-Bradley (by Rockwell Automation), Siemens, and Mitsubishi Electric to design, develop, and deploy high-performance control systems for complex industrial environments.

As a Software Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of PLC-based control systems. You’ll work on diverse, technically challenging projects from concept through to site acceptance, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust and innovative automation solutions.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Develop PLC software using Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, and Mitsubishi platforms
• Design and configure HMI/SCADA systems
• Produce functional design specifications and test documentation
• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
• Commission systems on client sites (UK/International travel may be required)
• Troubleshoot and optimise existing control systems

Experience required: 

• Proven experience programming PLCs using: (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell (Studio 5000, RSLogix) / Siemens (TIA Portal, Step 7) / Mitsubishi (GX Works)
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, Profibus)
• Strong understanding of control systems, automation architecture, and industrial safety