Software Controls Engineer

Software Controls Engineer

Location: South Yorkshire

3-month initial contract

Rate: 40.00p/h - £42.50/h DOE (Ltd. Co – Outside IR35)

Plant machinery / Siemens TIA / Allen Bradley / Renewables / Recycling

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in South Yorkshire, who are a global leading capital equipment machinery manufacturer. They operate in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke machinery & capital equipment into recycling and metal manufacturing industries. Due to continued projects, they are looking for experienced Software Controls Engineer to join their team on ana contract basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3 months with a likely extension.

For the position of Software Controls Engineer, you will require to conduct the following daily duties:

Programming & design modifications to Ladder logic
Working on primarily Siemens TIA Portal, as well as Allen Bradley RS Logix
Responsible for changing functions on the PLC, ensuring the sequencing of the hydraulics meets requirements
Ensure Safety controls are correct
Ensuring the FDS requirements are met to suit the client specification
Take machine/equipment through inhouse build & Test (FATs)
The successful person will need to have the following attributes:

Experienced on Siemens TIA portal & Allen Bradley PLCs
Proven track record of software design & mods, traceability, and design specification documentation (FDS)
Familiarity with basic machinery and capital equipment
HNC/HND level electrical/controls/systems Engineering or similar
Office based, to work closely with internal teams on key projects
The benefits of this position:

Highly project-based machinery & capital equipment engineering environment
Responsible role to see-through to site delivery
High end global technology organisation
Outside IR35 project/contract
I am looking to speak to talented Software Controls Engineers, who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr, Recruitment Manager ATA Recruitment.

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