PBSC UK
Software Engineer: EC&I / Automation
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Software Engineer: EC&I / Automation
Location: Mirfield, WF14
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Type: Permanent
Company Description
PBSC UK designs and manufactures bespoke cleanroom and high-containment systems that set recognized standards in containment engineering worldwide. Founded in 1987, the company works with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, and research organizations where precision, safety, and regulatory compliance are critical. PBSC’s solutions support BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4 environments and are trusted globally for performance, reliability, and validated control. The portfolio includes high-containment doors and hatches, architectural cleanroom products, personnel and material decontamination systems, alongside comprehensive installation, maintenance, testing, and validation services. Through an international distribution and service network, PBSC delivers systems that protect people, products, and processes in demanding environments.
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We are looking for an EC&I / Automation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role would suit a graduate, postgraduate, or early-career engineer looking to develop their skills in industrial automation, electrical design, and control systems. You will work alongside experienced mechanical, electrical, and project engineers, supporting the development of bespoke equipment from initial design through to testing and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- PLC programming and automation development (Rockwell / Siemens)
- HMI configuration and development
- Electrical design and control panel support
- Producing electrical drawings and technical documentation
- Testing, commissioning, and fault finding
- Supporting customer projects and internal engineering improvements
- Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver bespoke solutions
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or a related discipline
- Interest in industrial automation and control systems
- Good problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
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Desirable
- PLC programming experience (Rockwell, Siemens, or similar)
- Electrical design experience
- Knowledge of industrial control systems and instrumentation
- Experience with commissioning or fault finding
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging bespoke engineering projects
- Exposure to the complete project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning
- Support and mentoring from experienced engineers
- Development opportunities across automation, electrical, and project engineering
- A varied role within a growing engineering business
About You
We are looking for someone motivated, curious, and keen to develop their engineering career. Whether you are a recent graduate, postgraduate, or have some industry experience, this role offers the opportunity to build practical engineering skills and make a real contribution to innovative engineering projects.
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