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PLC Software Engineer (Maintenance Services)

VANRATH
Armagh
6 days ago
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Job Reference: RAPSE120525 Job Title: PLC Software Engineer (Maintenance Services) Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + package Location: Armagh, Northern Ireland PLC Software Engineer Are you looking for a PLC Software Engineer role? Interested in working for a respected Maintenance Services Contractor? VANRATH are recruiting a PLC Software Engineer to work for a reputable Maintenance Services Contractor, based in Armagh, Northern Ireland. Remuneration: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + package Client: Our client is a family run business that specialise in electrical and mechanical maintenance services. They are a reputable company committed to quality. They specialise in a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse requirements of their clients. They work across residential and commercial sectors, including the food industry, recycling facilities, agriculture, manufacturing plants and more. Overview of Role: The business has a great opportunity for a PLC Software Engineer to join them on a permanent basis, based out of their Armagh office. Reporting to a Senior Manager, this role requires working on the inside of food machines, pharmaceutical machines and other similar machines. Programming PLCS's, HMI's and SCADA this role is based in their Armagh facility with occasional travel required to sites in NI. Experience & Qualifications Required: BEng or equivalent in electrical engineering Track record programming PLC's, HMI's and SCADA Experience of ignition SCADA software is desirable Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley or Codesys Ability to work in a fast paced environment Good communication skills Full UK Drivers license For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion Skills: PLC Software Engineer Engineer PLC SCADA HMI Benefits: DOE + package

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