Actemium Automation Huddersfield - Senior Software Controls Engineer

📍 Huddersfield
💼 Permanent, Full‑time
💰 Circa £60,000 p.a. (depending on experience) + Bonus + EV Car & Share Scheme + Healthcare + Pension + Benefits

Senior Software Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software design, development and documentation for PLC (Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric) and SCADA/HMI systems.

• Create and maintain control system architecture, functional specifications, I/O lists and software build schedules.

• Develop structured, modular, and well‑commented code following company and industry standards (SIL/ISA where applicable).

• Support FATs, SATs and on‑site commissioning activities, including diagnostics, troubleshooting and software modifications.

• Integrate PLC/SCADA with field devices, industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus) and higher‑level systems (MES, ERP).

• Produce and maintain technical documentation, test plans, wiring and loop diagrams, and as‑built drawings.

• Mentor and support junior controls engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and client site rules at all times.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in PLC and SCADA software engineering, ideally in a senior or lead role.

• Hands‑on experience with one or more PLC platforms (Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric).

• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI packages (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk or similar).

• Strong understanding of industrial communications, I/O, instrumentation and control theory.

• Experience of commissioning and fault‑finding on live systems; comfortable working on client sites.

• Excellent technical documentation skills and attention to detail.

• Good interpersonal and mentoring skills; able to collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams.

• Relevant electrical or control engineering qualification and full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and pension.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, healthcare and wellbeing benefits.

• EV Car & Share Scheme

• Continuous professional development, formal training and excellent progression opportunities within VINCI Energies.

• Supportive team culture and flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible.