Rise10 Recruitment
Control System Engineer
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Job Title: Software Engineer - Automation Engineering
Salary: £34,000 - £45,000pa plus car allowance
Location: Nottingham
We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team, delivering control system software and integration projects across a range of client sites.
You will be responsible for the design, development, testing and commissioning of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, working both in our Nottingham office/workshop and on customer sites.
Responsibilities include:
- Interpret customer requirements and develop control system solutions.
- Produce I/O schedules, system architecture and Functional Design Specifications.
- Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software across multiple platforms.
- Create and maintain technical and test documentation.
- Internally test and simulate software projects.
- Test systems within workshop/MCC environments.
- Attend customer sites for testing, commissioning and modifications.
- Fault-find and resolve control system issues.
- Ensure all work complies with relevant engineering standards, legislation, QA procedures and customer requirements.
- Work collaboratively with project and engineering teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
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About You:
- HNC/HND in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
- Ideally 3–5 years' experience in software development/control systems.
- Strong PLC, HMI and SCADA programming experience.
- Preferably experience with Rockwell (Allen Bradley), Mitsubishi and Schnieder
- Experience across multiple automation platforms.
- Knowledge of engineering standards, compliance and QA practices.
- Water/utilities industry experience and knowledge of water authority specifications is highly desirable.
- AWS, Azure or Kubernetes certifications are advantageous.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites.
- Full UK driving licence advantageous.
- ECS, Utilities SHEA (Water) and National Water Hygiene Cards advantageous/required depending on projects.
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