Software contractor - siemans / staubli

We are looking to build a pipeline of potential software contractors with the following skill sets and experience. If you are open to software/controls contract work and your skillset and experience are a good match below, please feel free to send your CV and we may contact you in the near future.

Key Expertise Requirements

• Siemens TIA V19 including Safety
• Siemens WinCC Unified HMI
• Motion/Servo drives
• PackML
• Keyence Vision
• Staubli robot - essential
• Developing streamlined, efficient code
• 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).

Outputs/Deliverables

• Support delivery of high-quality software design based on comprehensive understanding of customer and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Exhibit commercial acumen to ensure cost-effective solutions and manage scope changes according to company procedures.
• Communicate project status effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 Project Engineers to ensure successful resource planning for project milestones.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and Experience in electrical or mechatronic Engineering
• Proficient in the use of Rockwell and 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.

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of Rockwell platforms

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• HNC, HND, or BSC in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous skills utilising the following would be an advantage: Rockwell Automation products - RSLogix / Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7. GE Fanuc iFix and Aveva InTouch and System Platform - but all SCADA packages accepted.