PLC Controls Engineer
1 day ago
Nottingham
PLC Software Engineer – Bespoke Machinery | Nottingham | £55,000 + Travel Allowance + Benefits Innovative Solutions | Global Clients | Hands-On Engineering Are you a skilled PLC Software Engineer who enjoys creating tailored automation solutions from the ground up? Do you want to be part of a growing SME that designs and builds bespoke machinery for global clients across a variety of sectors? This East Midlands based engineering business is looking for a hands-on, customer-facing PLC Software Engineer to join their expert team. Working on both standard and one-off projects, you’ll take ownership of software development from concept through to commissioning – including regular travel across Europe (up to 25%). What You’ll Be Doing • Developing PLC software from scratch for bespoke machinery (Siemens, Allen Bradley), • Programming HMI and SCADA systems for intuitive, user-friendly machine interfaces, • Managing full project lifecycle – from concept, coding, testing to on-site commissioning, • Working closely with customers to understand and deliver tailored solutions, • Travelling across Europe (up to 25%) for installation, support, and commissioning, • Supporting integration of safety systems, CE marking, and regulatory compliance, • Strong PLC programming experience – ideally with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley, • Experience with HMI/SCADA development, • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills – confident working with customers, • Willingness to travel internationally (Europe-based projects), • Hands-on engineering mindset – this is not a desk-only role, • £55,000 salary + travel allowance, • Varied, challenging projects with no two days the same, • Genuine ownership of your work and technical freedom, • Opportunity to travel and work directly with international clients Apply today and be part of a forward-thinking engineering team delivering truly bespoke automation.