Senior Control Systems Software Engineer
5 days ago
Stafford
Senior Control Systems Software Engineer – PLC / SCADA Stafford | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits VIQU is recruiting a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer to join a leading engineering and system integration business delivering critical projects across the energy and renewables sector. This is a hands-on, senior technical role where you’ll take ownership of PLC and SCADA system design, development, and delivery, act as a technical lead on projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive engineering best practice across the team. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop PLC control systems across platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell or Schneider, • Configure and deliver SCADA/DCS solutions including WinCC, FactoryTalk, Zenon or similar, • Lead on solution design, technical standards, and code quality, • Produce and review technical documentation including FDS, DDS and test specifications, • Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and commissioning activities, • Review and validate engineering output from other engineers, • Strong experience with at least one PLC platform (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider EcoStruxure), • Proven SCADA configuration experience (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Zenon or similar), • Solid understanding of IEC 61131 programming (Ladder, FBD, Structured Text, SFC), • Experience delivering automation projects end-to-end in a senior or lead capacity, • Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Profibus)