Actemium Automation Warrington - Senior Software Controls Engineer
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Description
Warrington
Permanent | Full-time
Competitive Salary + EV Car & Share Scheme + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension + Benefits
Senior Software Controls Engineer
You will join Actemium Automation Warrington to lead development of control and automation software for industrial systems. This is a hands-on engineering role combining software design, PLC/SCADA integration, and technical leadership. You’ll work with project teams, clients and suppliers to deliver robust, maintainable control solutions that meet functional and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Permanent | Full-time
Competitive Salary + EV Car & Share Scheme + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension + Benefits
Senior Software Controls Engineer
You will join Actemium Automation Warrington to lead development of control and automation software for industrial systems. This is a hands-on engineering role combining software design, PLC/SCADA integration, and technical leadership. You’ll work with project teams, clients and suppliers to deliver robust, maintainable control solutions that meet functional and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead software design and development for PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell or equivalent), SCADA/HMI systems.
- Develop software architecture, standards and reusable libraries to improve quality and delivery speed.
- Author and maintain technical documentation including functional specifications, software design documents, test plans and FAT/SAT procedures.
- Implement and execute unit, integration and system tests; support factory acceptance testing and site commissioning.
- Work closely with project managers, control engineers, mechanical and electrical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Proven experience in control software engineering (minimum 7 years preferred) with PLC and SCADA/HMI systems.
- Strong programming skills in ladder, structured text and scripting languages; experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, or similar.
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC/UA).
- Practical understanding of control system commissioning, diagnostics and resolving on-site issues.
- Good documentation skills and experience producing technical specifications and test procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and validation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
- Competitive salary with performance-related progression.
- Pension, healthcare options and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- EV Car & Share Scheme
- Structured training, professional development and opportunities for technical career progression within VINCI Energies.
- Supportive team culture, with exposure to varied projects across process, manufacturing and automated systems.
Actemium Automation provides specialist automation and control solutions for industrial clients. We deliver safe, efficient and innovative systems across a range of sectors. Joining our Warrington team gives you the chance to work on challenging projects, influence technical direction and develop your career within the VINCI Energies group.
Actemium is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.