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PLC Software Engineer

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  • Location: Billericay
  • Salary: Negotiable per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 1 hour ago

  • Sector: Engineering
  • Contact: Daniel Billington
  • Contact Email: d.billington@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 01 January 2026
  • Job Ref: BBH17164_1763656139

Are you a skilled PLC Software Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a designer and manufacturer of special purpose machinery, is seeking an engineer to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative, bespoke automated systems for high-profile customers across regulated industries. You'll play a key role in the full project lifecycle - taking concepts from initial specification through to commissioning and customer handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and implement PLC software for bespoke automated machinery

  • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and project engineering teams

  • Support machine FAT/SAT activities and on-site commissioning

  • Produce and maintain technical documentation

  • Provide technical input during design reviews and customer meetings

Ideal Experience

  • PLC programming proficiency (Siemens preferred)

  • Background working with pharmaceutical equipment or other regulated sectors such as food & beverage, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or FMCG

  • Experience delivering automation solutions for special purpose machinery, robotics, or complex production systems

  • Strong understanding of machine safety standards and validation processes

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

  • A proactive engineer with excellent problem-solving skills

  • Strong communication and the ability to engage confidently with customers

  • Someone who enjoys variety and the challenge of developing one-off solutions

  • Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning