At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop software for automation systems using advanced technologies.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the engineering sector while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in PLC programming and a background in electrical or mechatronic engineering.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location
Hybrid / Tadcaster LS24, UK job type
Contract / Full-time
Sector and subsector
Engineering | Design
Salary
- Negotiable salary
- Job Specification
- Job Name: Software Contractor
- Summary
- Keyence Vision
- Staubli robot - desirable
- Utilising advanced simulation tools to perfect software before real-world implementation.
- Ensuring our machines meet the highest safety standards by designing software compliant with the Machine Directive (BS EN 12100).
Onsite work required – Mpac lambert site (Tadcaster) and possibly customer sites depending on the project allocated to.
Must hold a UK driving license and must have the right to work in the UK.
Purpose of the assignment
To support delivery of high-quality software design based on comprehensive understanding of customer and regulatory requirements and commissioning.
Possess experience in Full Lifecycle Projects for pharmaceutical and process manufacturing applications.
Work towards proficiency in PLC Code design and development, with emphasis on Siemens systems, as well as Rockwell, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley.
- Outputs / Deliverables
- Create/modify PLC software
- Create/modify vision applications
- Create/modify robot applications
- Create/modify motion applications
- Create/modify HMI/visualisation systems
- Provide administrative support - preparing and creating/ modifying design documentation, including I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, HDS and FAT/SAT test documents.
- Assist with technical support across departments, including simulations, estimating, and hardware/ software selection.
- Interpret customer and regulatory requirements to ensure aligned software designs, minimizing technical risk.
- Ensure that design quality is maintained throughout the project by verifying in collaboration with Principle and Senior Software Engineers that the output meets the company’s standard operating procedures and all safety requirements including regulatory and internal.
- Communicate accurate project status internally with the team, and externally to customers and suppliers when/if required.
- Provide support during design review meetings to achieve timely approvals.
- Collaborate with and be the point of contact for the project to ensure successful resource planning for project milestones.
- Exhibit commercial acumen to ensure cost-effective solutions and manage scope changes according to company procedures.
Communicate project status effectively to relevant stakeholders.
- Logging of time accurately and efficiently on our internal systems
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge and Experience in electrical or mechatronic Engineering
- Proficient in the use of Siemens programming platforms.
- Integration of robotics into automation solutions.
- Integration of vision systems into industrial automation.
- Integration of servo drives into industrial automation.
- Process automation background.
- HNC, HND, or BSC in a relevant engineering discipline
- Proficient in the use of Rockwell platforms
- Proficient in the use of Beckhoff platforms
- Previous skills utilising the following would be an advantage: Rockwell Automation products – RSLogix / Studio 5000 / Factory Talk Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7.
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