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Date Added: Fri 11/04/2025

PLC Software Engineer

Dewsbury, WF12, UK
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Company: MDE CONSULTANTS LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £50000 - £60000/annum overtime (double rate)

PLC Software Engineer
Based in Huddersfield with UK travel | Occasional International Travel
Monday - Thursday: 08:00-16:30 | Friday: 08:00-13:00
£50,000-£60,000 (+various overtime rates up to double time)

Are you an experienced PLC Software Engineer looking to join a dynamic team, with scope for international travel for work?

We're currently representing a global leader in combustion, process, automation, and control systems. They design, build, install and commission cutting-edge thermal process plant and electrical control systems for clients across the chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, renewables, and engineering sectors.

What You'll Be Doing:

Developing and testing PLC and HMI/SCADA software (primarily Siemens and Allen Bradley/Rockwell).
Designing industrial communication networks, with familiarity in protocols such as MODBUS and OPC.
Preparing key design documentation (I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, FAT/SAT test plans).
Commissioning at client sites in the UK and occasionally overseas — including offshore work (full training provided).
Supporting sales, proposals, and project delivery teams with technical input, estimating, and equipment selection.
What You'll Bring:

A strong understanding of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems.
Experience in the chemical, petrochemical or oil & gas industries is desirable but not essential.
Familiarity with condition monitoring systems (e.g. Bentley Nevada, B&K, Emerson), Exor HMIs, IIoT, and Functional/Machine Safety would be advantageous.
Basic knowledge of Cyber Security would also be a plus.
What's On Offer:

Pension scheme (up to 6%)
32 days holiday (including public holidays)
Free onsite parking
The opportunity to work on high-impact global projects with a forward-thinking and collaborative team
If you're a self-motivated software engineer who thrives on innovation and wants to make a real impact across industries, we'd love to hear from you!

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