Principal Controls Engineer (Hybrid / Tadcaster, UK)

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Client: Mpac Lambert
Location: Tadcaster, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
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Job Reference: 81843d605dbb
Job Views: 5
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
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Job Description: Purpose of the Role As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of Mpac’s cutting-edge automation machines.
Your expertise will be crucial in:
Creating control software across leading PLC platforms like Siemens, Rockwell, and Beckhoff for first of a kind packaging and assembly machines.
Managing project teams consisting of Senior Software and Software Engineers.
Developing and maintaining Mpac standard software templates and libraries.
Developing and maintaining Mpac software development procedures.
Technical expertise and point of contact for project related topics.
Perform and oversee software design code reviews.
Outputs/Deliverables To support delivery of high-quality software design based on comprehensive understanding of customer and regulatory requirements.
Possess experience in Full Lifecycle Projects for pharmaceutical and process manufacturing applications.
Exhibit commercial acumen to ensure cost-effective solutions and manage scope changes according to company procedures. Communicate project status effectively to relevant stakeholders.
Contribute proactively to continuous improvement initiatives and provide data for project performance evaluation.
Consistently strive to exceed customer expectations.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities Create/modify PLC software, Create/modify vision applications, Create/modify robot applications, Create/modify motion applications, Create/modify HMI/visualisation systems.
Manage software project teams progress against defined key milestones.
Creation of project documentations including I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, HDS and FAT/SAT test documents.
Occasionally provide support with commissioning on customer sites in the UK and Overseas.
Assist with technical support across departments, including simulations, estimating, and hardware/ software selection.
Interpret customer and regulatory requirements to ensure aligned software designs, minimising technical risk.
Provide aftersales support for existing machinery and installations.
Ensure that design quality is maintained throughout the project by verifying in collaboration with Software Engineers that the output meets the company’s standard operating procedures.
Communicate accurate project status internally with the team, and externally to customers and suppliers when required.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and report on project performance relative to KPIs.
Provide support during design review meetings to achieve timely approvals.
Collaborate with and be the point of contact for Project Engineers to ensure successful resource planning for project milestones.
Core Values & Competencies Mpac Core Values
Integrity
Drive
Expertise
Mpac Lambert Core Competencies
SHE
Initiative
Self-Development
Positive Self Image
Flexibility
Thoroughness
Knowledge and Experience Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge and Experience in electrical or mechatronic Engineering
Proficient in the use of Rockwell and Siemens programming platforms
Integration of robotics into automation solutions
Technical Skills and Qualifications Apprentice trained in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
HNC, HND, or BSC in a relevant engineering discipline.
Proficient in the use of Rockwell and Siemens programming platforms.
Integration of robotics into automation solutions.
Integration of vision systems into industrial automation.
Integration of servo drives into industrial automation.
Previous skills utilising the following would be an advantage: Rockwell Automation products – RSLogix / Studio / FactoryTalk Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, B&R. GE Fanuc iFix and Aveva InTouch and System Platform – but all SCADA packages accepted
Relationship and Reporting Line Reports to: Software Team Lead
Working relationships with: Project Engineers, Design Team, Software Team, Commissioning Team, Customers & Suppliers

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