Software Engineer – Automation
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Software Engineer – Automation (Co. Antrim)
Exciting opportunity for an experienced PLC/ 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. This is an opportunity for someone to continuously work on new projects with worldwide projects and full project lifecycle so will suit an innovative engineer with a flair for problem solving and eagerness to move way from standard routine PLC work
The Role:
- Create & develop machine software solutions for special purpose automated machinery projects – projects mainly last for up to 1 year duration
- Work alongside Electrical and Mechanical design engineers and be involved in “cradle to grave” projects
- 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- ideally Rockwell
- Vision systems experience very useful
- 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 associated PLC/ Automation opportunities throughout N Ireland.*
*As a bespoke Engineering consultancy, [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] also currently have various other Automation Project Management roles and Automation leadership roles throughout NI – c £40- 80k bands on offer. Roles are based either in Belfast or Co Down, Co Antrim and border counties. Ideally call the office in Antrim, Northern Ireland and schedule a confidential chat so you can be made aware of existing and pipeline roles- remote or site based roles.*
To apply please forward your CV (in Word format) using the link provided.
[Employer hidden] 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 [Employer hidden].