PLC Software Engineer in Thatcham
Job DescriptionPLC Software Engineer\n
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Location: Berkshire (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite)
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
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What's on Offer
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- £40,000 - £50,000 salary
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Private healthcare
- Company pension
- Work on innovative clean energy technology
- Genuine ownership of PLC software
- Long-term product development rather than project-based work
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\n\n \nThe Role\n
As a PLC Software Engineer, you'll take ownership of a live TwinCAT 3 PLC platform used on industrial equipment across the UK.
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You'll develop new software, improve existing control systems, commission equipment, fault-find on live systems and work closely with electrical, process and software engineers.
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This is a long-term product development role where you'll see your software running on real-world industrial equipment.
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- Develop TwinCAT 3 Structured Text software
- Write PLC logic, sequences, alarms and interlocks
- Commission industrial control systems
- Diagnose and resolve faults remotely and on-site
- Support and improve existing PLC software
- Work closely with electrical, process and software engineers
- Produce and maintain technical documentation
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\n\n \nWhat We're Looking For\n
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- Commercial experience programming in Structured Text (IEC 61131-3)
- Experience supporting live industrial control systems
- Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics
- Hands-on commissioning and fault-finding experience
- Full right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
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\n\n \nDesirable Experience\n
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- Beckhoff TwinCAT 3
- EtherCAT
- Modbus
- CAN
- ADS
- SCADA or Remote Telemetry
- TwinSAFE
- IEC 61508 / IEC 61511
- ATEX
- Git
- CODESYS
- C
- Python
- HMI Development
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If you're a PLC Software Engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership, work on innovative technology and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply today if you're an experienced PLC Software Engineer ready for your next challenge.
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PLC Software Engineer Berkshire Hybrid £40,000 - £50,000