Software Engineer – Automation

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 22 March 2026

LOCATION

Co. Antrim

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

PLC Robotics C++ Automation Software Engineering Vision systems HMI Ethernet

FULL DESCRIPTION

Software Engineer – Automation (Co. Antrim)

Ref: A62-S9960

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.

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