Software engineer

Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to start or progress their career within the Software environment. Selected candidates will have opportunities for internal / formal training necessary to attain educational qualifications e.g. HNC, Degree as well as training on Software Applications used by the company such as Allen Bradley, Siemens & Mitsubishi along with the associated graphical interfaces (HMI / SCADA). We are looking for new members to join our Systems Integration Team in Norwich, Huthwaite, Rotherham, Plymouth & our Grangemouth offices.  The main purpose of the role is to design, construct & test PLC &/ or SCADA software & to produce associated documentation (such as Functional Design Specifications & Test Plans) that fully complies with Standards & contractual requirements. The successful candidate must have proven experience in PLC logic & programming with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron & HMI &/or SCADA programming & configuration for any of the following platforms: Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens. The key objectives of the appointment are (but not limited to): Understand and interpret the functional / control / system requirements of the project / requirement. From 1. and where applicable, to design documents including I/O lists, FDS, SDS, test documents, etc. From 2. to programme PLCs and HMI's (including but not limited to Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi) and where applicable, to configure SCADA systems (namely Wonderware, Rockwell and Siemens). Note: Training will be given where necessary. Deliver assigned projects on-time and to cost (in accordance with Standards and contractual requirements). Continually demonstrate expert knowledge of computer / PLC logic and flow-charting. Understand low voltage electrical systems and drawings. Attend customer's sites whenever required always upholding the Company's Culture and Values. Where necessary, to review and repair legacy code. Conduct system analysis and development, sometimes with limited support from other personnel and to keep systems current with changing technologies and methodologies. Test and proof programs to ensure that functionality, logic and syntax is correct / in accordance with the FDS and Test Plan. Document code consistently and in all software so that it can be fully understood by other individuals (internally and externally) and that it fully complies with Standards / expectations / best practice. Your qualifications/experience: Excellent IT skills – including, but not limited to, Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases. Knowledge of SCADA systems & logic auto-generation (from templates). Knowledge of electrical systems. Experience in Schneider Previous professional experience writing PLC code (Allen Bradley, Siemens &/or Mitsubishi) within a customer-based or customer focused environment. Solid report writing skills, including FDS & Test Plans. Commercial awareness. Health & Safety awareness. A good standard of secondary education (Trainee). HNC/HND/Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical / Electronic Engineering. Our benefits: We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary. Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays. A wide range of corporate discounts. Childcare vouchers. Cycle to Work schemes. Comprehensive pension plan. Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it