Software Engineer – Automation

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Antrim
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

PLC Robotics Automation C++ Visual Basic HMI Ethernet Software Engineering

FULL DESCRIPTION

Software Engineer – Automation (Co. Antrim)

Antrim

Ref: A62-S3065

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to join a thriving specialist design and high value manufacturing facility in Co. Antrim.    This organisation is a leader in its sector, developing world-leading technologies for specialist sectors and supplying complex and challenging automation solutions for the pharma/packaging sector.

The Role:

  • Create & develop machine software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects – projects mainly last for up to 1 year duration
  • Deliver control and safety systems which comply with appropriate standards, nationally and internationally
  • Program and commission Robots
  • Test and debug software applications and produce detailed test plans
  • Carry out testing in factory and on customer sites
  • Deliver projects to plan and budget

The Person:

  • HND/Degree in Electrical, Electronic of Software Engineer
  • Proven record of delivering machine control system projects
  • Experienced in automation and production machinery design
  • PLC and software application experience
  • Vision systems experience
  • Robotics, HMI, Ethernet, Communications protocols experience would be advantageous as would ability to code in visual basic and C++

Benefits:

This is forward thinking organisation, keen to attract the right calibre of talent and willing to offer a very attractive salary package to the right candidate.

We are keen to discuss this possibility with any PLC Engineers and equally to discuss a number of opportunities throughout N Ireland.

We also currently have various other  Automation Project Management roles and Automation leadership roles throughout NI – c £40- 80k bands on offer

To apply please forward your CV (in Word format) using the link provided.

TechMet is a dedicated Engineering and Technical Recruitment Consultancy.

The consultant managing your application will be a MEng or MSc qualified Engineer with experience in industry.  They are professionally qualified to advise on your technical suitability for this role or other vacancies.  For a confidential conversation on this or any other roles in the pipeline please contact Sean Metrustry (Director) at TechMet.

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