Senior Controls Software Engineer
16 hours ago
Warwick
Are you passionate about automation and looking to lead cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment? Our client, 3P Innovation, are a leader in automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and FMCG industries, and they are seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer. What Youll Do: * Lead the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC and HMI/SCADA systems across bespoke machinery projects worldwide. * Mentor junior engineers and review technical work, while remaining hands-on with coding and system architecture. * Work with clients and internal teams to define requirements, assess technical risks, and support sales processes. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software design specifications, test records, and O&M manuals. * Support system validation, FATs, onsite commissioning, and handover to customers. * Contribute to continuous improvement of 3Ps standard code libraries and processes. * Opportunity to work with robotics, vision systems, and other emerging technologies as required. What Were Looking For: * 5 years experience designing and coding PLC & HMI/SCADA systems (Beckhoff or Siemens). * Strong knowledge of servo motion control and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, IP, Serial). * Familiarity with IEC61131-3, structured text, object-oriented programming, and Git version control. * Excellent English communication skills; willing and able to travel internationally (5% of the time). Desirable: * Experience in pharmaceutical automation, GAMP5 / 21CFR11 / EU Annex 11 compliance. * Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic principles. * Exposure to machine vision, robotics, SCADA/MES, .NET, and SQL. Why 3P Innovation? * Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. * Work on exciting projects delivering bespoke automation solutions for global clients. * Opportunity for personal growth, technical leadership, and mentoring within a supportive team. If youre a driven, hands-on controls engineer ready to take ownership of complex systems and lead technical excellence, wed love to hear from you. JTRA1_UKTJ