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Senior Software Engineer

Portsmouth
£52.8k/yr
Posted about 9 hours ago
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Are you an experienced PLC Programmer? Do you have experience with automated manufacturing systems, robotics and PLC controlled machinery? If so, this Senior PLC Programmer position is perfect for you!

This Senior PLC Programmer role is working for an electronics manufacturer in Portsmouth. The role is Monday to Friday, with an early Friday finish. The role is paying up to £52,840 depending on experience.

About the Role

This Senior PLC Programmer role is responsible for maintaining, improving and supporting advanced manufacturing equipment within a highly automated production environment. The position involves programming and fault-finding across PLCs, robots, HMIs, vision systems, servos, RFID and other automation technologies, while driving improvements to machine reliability, efficiency and production throughput.

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As a technical leader within the team, the successful candidate will provide mentoring, training and guidance to junior engineers, helping to develop capability across the wider automation function. The role requires extensive hands-on experience with industrial automation systems, strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to take ownership of complex technical challenges while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation.

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Requirements

  • Previous experience with PLC and software programming
  • Proven ability to train and develop others
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with Mitsubishi PLCs is advantageous
  • Practical experience with Robot, HMI and Vision system programming

If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience this company are looking for then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at Kingdom People on 02392483944.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.

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Skills

PLC Programming
Automated Manufacturing Systems
Robotics
Fault-Finding
HMI Programming
Vision Systems
Servo Programming
RFID
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement
Mitsubishi PLCs
Training
Mentoring
Technical Leadership
Industrial Automation
Manufacturing Environment

Location

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

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