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PLC Software Engineer – Newcastle / North East – System Integrator - Permanent - £40-65k
+++Headlines – opportunity to work on large, flagship projects. Route to gain Chartered status+++
Samuel Frank is recruiting for a PLC Software Engineer with considerable experience of writing PLC software from scratch for a successful. PLC Software Engineers with experience of Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLCs and the associated SCADA software will be considered favourably for this successful, Newcastle based system integrator.
The company operates mainly in the process sector and has PLC software project work in the utilities, water treatment, energy, chemical and pharmaceutical industries on the go.
PLC Software Engineer main activities include;

Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch
Understand (and be able to deliver) the project lifecycle from concept through to completion
Produce specifications and design documentation
Test and commission safely in operational end user environments
80/20 split of being office based and working on site for short periods
Other factors for PLC Software Engineers applying for the role include –
They’re looking for a PLC Software Engineer who has “been there and done it” i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience.
They're also keen to assist Engineers gaining Chartered status and they've moved to a much bigger, modern office which means growing the control system teams, opportunities for career development for PLC Software Engineers and working on exciting projects.
This role will suit a PLC Software Engineer who has had the experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation.
The PLC Software Engineers work in a brand new, state of the art office space and the company provides the best equipment, as well as a very professional environment for the engineering teams to deliver.
The office location is commutable from the following places in the North East – Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Blyth, Washington and Cramlington

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