Job Description

Software Controls Engineer **

Location: Manchester / Lancashire / Northwest

Duration: 3-month contract (likely longer) / Outside IR35

Rate 40.00p/h - £45p/h DOE

Industrial Ovens / Conveyors / HMI upgrade / VIA automation / Siemens / Mitsubishi / Food

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in the Northwest, close to Lancashire M65 corridor, who are a leading capital machinery manufacturer. They operate in the design, manufacture and installation of special purpose machinery & conveyors into fast paced FMCG & food processing industries.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for experienced Software Controls Engineer to join their team on an interim basis. Initially this contract/project will be for 3 months.

The successful Software Controls Engineer will require to conduct the following daily duties:

Responsible for the development/re-writing of code VIA automation on x2 HMIs

Utilising VIA / Mitsubishi initially, as well Siemens and Allen Bradley software

Development of new features through the development of code

Low level interface conducting the whole process from scratch

Utilising some blocks from existing library and standard platforms

Working on industrial ovens and conveyors

Going to site to install the new HMI modules and ensure they pass fit for purpose

The successful Software Controls Engineer will need to have the following attributes:

Experienced on multiple software development and unified HMI

Familiarity with fast paced food manufacture and processing industries

HNC/HND/Degree level electrical/software/systems Engineering or similar ideally

The benefits of this position:

Highly project-based Special Purpose machinery and capital equipment engineering environment

Responsible role to see through development to site commission

High end software integration

Some travel will be required and commissioning around the Northwest region and into Yorkshire on occasion

Outside IR35 suitable – Limited co. or PAYE

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, Contract Recruitment Manager at ATA Recruitment.

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