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PLC Software Engineer – North Derbyshire – System Integrator - Permanent - £40-65k – Office Based

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a PLC Software Engineer with experience of writing PLC software from scratch for a successful Derbyshire based systems integrator. PLC Software Engineers with experience of Rockwell / Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and the associated SCADA software will be considered favourably.

Key aspects of the PLC Software Engineer position include;

  • Growing systems integrator with a full order book with opportunities for training and career progression

  • Successful PLC Software Engineer will be joining a systems integrator with a very good reputation and will be working alongside other high calibre, well qualified PLC Software Engineers

  • 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 (sites are typically regional but could be national)

  • The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, food & drink, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors

  • 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 will be well suited

  • The company is keen to assist PLC Software Engineer s gaining Chartered status

  • This role will suit a PLC Software Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation

  • The company provides the best available equipment as well as a very professional, modern working environment for the engineering teams to deliver from

  • PLC Software Engineer will need a UK driving licence and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

    The office location is commutable from the following places – Sheffield, Derby, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Worksop and Mansfield
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