Software Controls Engineer

Software Controls Engineer

Warrington, Manchester, Wigan, St Helens

Initial 6-month contract (likelihood of extension)

Rates: £37.50p/h - £42.50p/h (Outside IR35)

Electrical / Control Panels / Siemens TIA Portal / Commissioning

I am working with a key client based in the Northwest who are looking for a Software Controls Engineer to join their business on a contract basis. My client are leaders in the build and instal of mechanical equipment within the FMCG industries. This contract is an initial 6 months however there is a strong likelihood of extension.

As a skilled Software Controls Engineer, you will require to conduct the following duties:

• Working on mechanical equipment within FMCG predominantly conveyors
• Programming and coding on Siemens TIA Portal
• Commissioning & de bugging on customer sites
• Work closely with electrical team to ensure the product is to customer satisfaction
• Work autonomously and independently as well as in a team

The successful Software Controls Engineer will need to have the following attributes:

• Background in commissioning and willing to commission on site UK wide
• Strong HMI build experience to programme machinery using Siemens TIA Portal
• Experience within engineering in FMCG or related industries
• Strong communication skills, working closely with electrical engineers

The benefits of this position:

• Outside IR35 – Limited co. contractors
• Excellent purpose-built state of the art facilities
• Day shifts working Monday to Friday with Overtime available

I am looking to speak to talented Software Controls Engineer who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information please contact Dom Firth (), Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment.

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