Software Controls Engineer

Job Title: Software Controls Engineer

Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary:  £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible hours
Contract/Permanent:  Permanent
Site Based/Office/Remote: This role is based predominantly within our Ellesmere Port office however this does also require you to travel to client premises on an occasional basis to undertake software modifications, commissioning, or meetings.
Start Date: ASAP

Attractive benefits package including:

Enhanced annual leave
Birthday day off
Option to buy 3 additional days annual
Death in Service
Income protection scheme
Employer Pensions contribution
Employee assistance programme
Free eye test and money off glasses
Long service vouchers and additional holidays
Wedding Vouchers

Job Overview

Are you a Software Controls Engineer ready to help power the UK's net zero future?

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of innovation in the gas and energy sector.  As a Software Controls Engineer, you'll work on cutting-edge, safety-critical systems that drive sustainable energy solutions across the UK.

This is your opportunity to shape infrastructure, champion clean technologies, and grow with a business that's leading the transition to a greener future.

Software Controls Engineer Responsibilities

Programming of: PLCs, PACs and HMIs
Production of Design Documentation
Testing of the full system utilising the developed software
Commissioning of the integrated system on customer sites
Providing software support to other department within the business such as Service
Troubleshooting Orbital systems in the field and offering appropriate support.
Supporting other members of the team where possible with technical issues or questions.
Effectively maintain development/design records in line with the Orbital QA system
Provide support and assistance to other engineering disciplines within the design team.
Attend design working group meetings

Essential Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience of IE(phone number removed) programming languages:

ST (Structured Text) Our language of choice
FBD (Function Block Diagram)
SFC (Sequential Function Chart)
LLD (Ladder Logic)

Experience of the complete software/systems design lifecycle.
In depth Knowledge of network/serial communications protocols and hardware.
Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of Control and Instrumentation Engineering.

Knowledge of the gas industry standards
Knowledge of Operational Technology Cyber Security
Experience across multiple PLC suppliers (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi)

Why choose us?

Competitive remuneration package bolstered by comprehensive benefits
Collaborative and vibrant workspace that thrives on ingenuity and creative problem-solving
Chance to contribute directly to groundbreaking endeavours that are redefining the trajectory of the gas sector.
Transparent pathways for advancing your career within a forward-marching industry
Strong emphasis on work-life equilibrium and the holistic well-being of every team

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