Plc Software Engineer

PLC Software Engineer – PLC / Industrial Controls - Warwickshire – Permanent - £55-60k + 25 days holiday – Hybrid Working

+++Highlights – work for an OEM that’s developing “first of their kind machines”, innovation driven, well-established department, international group+++

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an OEM with a base in the Coventry area as they’re looking for a PLC Software Engineer to join the team. The role of the PLC Software Engineer will suit a software specialist with experience of writing PLC code from scratch, ideally for special purpose / bespoke machinery.

Key aspects of the PLC Software Engineer role include –

• Provide a high level of skill in interpreting the customer’s and regulatory requirements to ensure software designs are aligned.
• Ensure that design quality is maintained throughout the project
• Communicate accurate project status to the Software Manager, internal and external customers and suppliers
• Knowledge of British and international standards relating to the design and installation of industrial automation systems as well as experience of conducting assessments and generating technical documents to support the compliance to the Machinery Directive and other British and international standards will stand you in good stead for this opportunity. 
• Have a strong background in writing PLC software using either Siemens or Rockwell systems so you can successfully schedule works across a small team of PLC Software Engineers.
• The successful applicant will have experience of producing good quality Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and FAT documentation.
• Networking of common automation hardware including EtherNET/IP, ProfiNET, Profibus, Modbus
• You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• This position will suit an innovator who is constantly looking for solutions that give maximum value.
• Machine safety knowledge e.g. BS EN ISO 13849
• MS Project experience

Working week – 39 hours, role will preferably be a mix of office and home based with a flexible/core hours system in place for the hours worked in the office.

The client’s premises are commutable from the following locations in the West Midlands; Coventry, Warwick, Solihull, Rugby, Nuneaton, Daventry, Birmingham, Tamworth, Redditch and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Please apply today for an immediate response.