PLC Software Engineer

Are you a skilled PLC Software Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a designer and manufacturer of special purpose machinery, is seeking an engineer to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative, bespoke automated systems for high-profile customers across regulated industries. You'll play a key role in the full project lifecycle - taking concepts from initial specification through to commissioning and customer handover.

• Develop, test, and implement PLC software for bespoke automated machinery

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and project engineering teams

• Support machine FAT/SAT activities and on-site commissioning

• Produce and maintain technical documentation

• Provide technical input during design reviews and customer meetings

• PLC programming proficiency (Siemens preferred)

• Background working with pharmaceutical equipment or other regulated sectors such as food & beverage, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or FMCG

• Experience delivering automation solutions for special purpose machinery, robotics, or complex production systems

• Strong understanding of machine safety standards and validation processes

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

• A proactive engineer with excellent problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and the ability to engage confidently with customers

• Someone who enjoys variety and the challenge of developing one-off solutions

• Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning