PLC Software Engineer – Staffordshire – TIA Portal – Special Purpose Machinery - £35-40k + bonus
+++Client already has a full order book, Opportunity suits a PLC Software Engineer with at least 3-5 years experience looking to grow and develop into a Senior/Lead Engineer, limited site work, opportunity to get involved in robotics+++
Samuel Frank Associates require a PLC Software Engineer join a special purpose machine manufacturer in East Staffordshire. The successful PLC Software Engineer will have a demonstrable track record in writing Siemens PLC software for special purpose machinery. The client offers the chance to work on a variety of bespoke machine applications in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Key technical areas of interest include;
- PLC programming experience with Siemens TIA Portal (the ability to program from scratch is preferred but candidates with good code enhancement/modification experience could also be suitable)
- Ideally have good understanding of safety circuits (safety relays, failsafe PLCs)
PLC Software Engineers with experience of the following will be considered favourably;
- Robot cell knowledge
- Setup and optimise servo/inverter drives using Siemens Starter Tool
- Technical documentation writing skills
- Good understanding of electrical standards for machinery design (e.g. EN 60204)
You’ll also be involved in full machine commissioning from power-up right through to completion as well as final machine commissioning at customer sites (mainly UK). The client estimates approximately 4-6 weeks/year will be spent on sites throughout the year. A 12 week job for them in the workshop may take 2-3 days onsite to commission for example.
The role is commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Walsall, Cannock, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent and Nuneaton.
Please apply today for an immediate response!