Software Controls Engineer - Yorkshire

3-month contract (likely extension)

Limited co. suitable - Outside IR35

Gross rate: 50.00p/h - £60.00p/h DOE

Automation machinery / Siemens TIA Portal / Allen Bradley Rockwell / Unified HMI / Winn CC

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key global client based in Yorkshire, who are a global leading automation machinery manufacturer. They operate in the design, manufacture and installation of special purpose automated machinery into fast paced FMCG, pharma, medical and green energy industries.

Due to continued growth, projects, and investment, they are looking for experienced Software Controls Engineer to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project is for 3-6 months.

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

Responsible for the development and editing of code, on new and existing machinery
Developing new modules
Development of new features through the development of code, to meet customer requirements and operational needs
Low level interface conducting the whole process from scratch
Utilising some blocks from existing library and standard platforms
Working on technical automation and robotics, servo-driven applications, and motion control etc.
Taking machines through FATs and SATs
The successful person will need to have the following attributes:

Experienced on Siemens TIA Portal and/or Allen Bradley Rockwell
Winn CC, Unified HMI
Siemens S120 & S210 etc
Safety controls
Familiarity with fast paced servo-driven automation/robotics to a high standard
HNC/HND/Degree level electrical/software/systems Engineering or similar ideally
Flexibility in the role to work, in the factory on design, and build, problem solving etc
Flexibility to travel to customer sites (UK/Worldwide) to install and commission
The benefits of this position:

Highly project-based automation & Special Purpose machinery engineering environment
Responsible role to see through development to commission
High end global technology organisation
Global travel may be required - all travel & accommodation expensed
Some remote working at times
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, Principal Consultant at ATA Recruitment.

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