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Software and Controls Engineer

Software and Controls Engineer

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Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days

Darwen, Lancashire BB31BU, England

£50 - £0 per hour

Full Time

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The role of Electrical Software and Controls Engineer is located in Lower Darwen with a salary of circa £50,000 plus overtime and bonuses, leading to an OTE of approximately £80,000.
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on software and controls.
Key skills include working with PLCs and HMIs, particularly with Allen Bradley and Siemens, while knowledge of EPLAN is advantageous.
The position requires a hands-on approach, customer interaction, and strong administrative and reporting skills, with up to 25% travel across the UK and Europe.
The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude, capable of managing multiple tasks effectively.

ROLE: Electrical Software and Controls EngineerLOCATION: Lower DarwenSALARY:Circa £50’000 + overtime circa 19k + 5-8k annual bonus scheme + 5k car allowance OTE circa £80k+Growing as a global engineering manufacturer throughout UK, Europe and US the business continues to build a leading reputation serving Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Chemical and High Value Industrial industries, delivering a global turnover of $140 million.We are adding to the already successful team and searching for an Electrical Software and Controls Engineer.Electrical Software and Controls Engineer - key skills:

Working with PLC’s and HMI’s plus knowledge of Allen Bradley, Siemens is essential.
Knowledge of EPLAN is advantageous but not essential.
Hands on approach is absolutely key.
Inputting electrical software systems for new bespoke machinery plus required maintenance, servicing and repair.
Customer exposure - working with customers on site and managing expectations and delivery. Maximum 25% working offsite throughout UK and Europe.
Thorough admin and reporting skills.

Electrical Software and Controls Engineer - attributes:

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter.
3 years minimum experience as an Electrical Engineer (Software/Controls focused) or as an Electrical Software and Controls Engineer.
Educated with a recognised apprenticeship.
Ability to balance many tasks at the same time. Time management is key.
Positive attitude and manner.
Excellent communicator to develop and build customer relationships.
Positive attitude working as a team and supporting colleagues.
Working with and supporting cross departmental – design, engineers, purchasing, shop floor.
UK driving licence is essential. Willingness to travel UK and Oversees.

The company culture is one that is positive, warm, welcoming, and driven. We are searching for an individual that has the attitude to naturally go above and beyond. Someone who loves their job and is proud of the results they can and will deliver. Working closely with customers is key, communicating throughout the design, build and fit processes.DISCOVER where our talent can take you...

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