Principal Software Engineer

Principal Process Automation Software Engineer – Peterborough

Job title

Principal Process Automation Software Engineer

Location

Peterborough (candidates must be local)

Contract

Full-time, permanent

Company overview

Controls Engineering Solutions Ltd delivers end-to-end electrical controls, instrumentation and automation services across a wide range of industries. Projects range from minor upgrades to full turnkey solutions, covering assessment, design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, training and ongoing support. The company helps clients improve the performance, reliability and safety of their operations.

Role purpose

The Principal Process Automation Software Engineer will lead the design, development and delivery of PLC-based process automation and control systems on the Rockwell Allen-Bradley platform. As the senior software engineer, the postholder will provide technical leadership, mentor the engineering team and take projects from requirements through to commissioning and post-installation support at customer sites.

Key responsibilities

Technical leadership

* Provide technical leadership across process automation projects, setting software standards and best practice

* Mentor and develop engineers, reviewing their designs and code

* Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients, project engineers and design teams

Software development

* Lead PLC and SCADA software development on the Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View SE platforms

* Design and implement control logic for process automation systems, integrating field instrumentation

* Configure, test and optimise automation software to improve process performance

Project delivery

* Deliver project-specific design and engineering tasks on time and to a high standard

* Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations and customer specifications

* Lead testing and commissioning of project deliverables, including on-site commissioning and post-installation support

* Produce clear technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Health, safety and quality

* Comply with all QHSE regulations, company policies, procedures and standards

* Ensure safe, reliable and compliant operation of control systems

* Support colleagues and the wider needs of the business

Person specification

Essential

* Minimum 10 years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming

* Minimum 10 years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View SE (SCADA/HMI)

* Extensive project background, leading design, testing and commissioning of process control systems

* Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers

* Electrical engineering degree or apprenticeship, or equivalent

* Experience working to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 standards

* Proficient in Microsoft Office

* Based within commuting distance of Peterborough

Desirable

* Experience integrating process instrumentation with PLC control systems

* Experience in process industries such as water, food and beverage or pharmaceuticals

* Full UK driving licence