PLC / SCADA Software Engineer

PLC / SCADA Software Engineer

Wolverhampton | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office) £55,000 - £65,000

We are supporting a global engineering business with a long-standing reputation for delivering automation and process control solutions across industrial environments.

They are looking to appoint an experienced PLC / SCADA Software Engineer to join their Engineering & Projects team, supporting the development and delivery of software used to control automated plant and industrial processes.

This role offers the opportunity to work on projects from initial design through to testing, commissioning support and ongoing system development. You will work closely with Process Engineers and fellow engineering specialists, translating operational requirements into robust and reliable automation solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Developing PLC software used to control industrial plant and process equipment
• Creating, modifying and supporting SCADA applications
• Translating process requirements into practical automation solutions
• Working closely with Process Engineers to develop software functionality and system operation
• Configuring and maintaining software in line with established engineering standards
• Supporting testing, validation and commissioning activities
• Investigating faults and implementing software improvements where required
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation
• Collaborating with wider engineering teams throughout project delivery

What You Will Bring

• Experience developing PLC and control software within industrial environments
• Strong Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience, including RSLogix
• Experience developing and maintaining SCADA systems
• Understanding of automated plant, manufacturing or process-based environments
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding capability
• The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• A structured approach to software development and system testing

Ideal Backgrounds

We are interested in engineers from a range of sectors including:

• Water and wastewater
• Food and beverage manufacturing
• Industrial manufacturing
• Automotive manufacturing
• Process industries
• Automated production environments

Industry background is less important than your ability to develop and support PLC and SCADA systems used to control industrial processes.

What You Can Expect

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary
• Hybrid working with two days per week in the office
• A stable long-term opportunity within a global engineering organisation
• The chance to work alongside experienced Process, Electrical and Controls Engineers
• Involvement across the full software development and project delivery lifecycle
• Established engineering standards and processes that allow you to focus on delivering quality solutions
• A collaborative environment where technical knowledge and practical engineering expertise are valued

If you are an experienced PLC / SCADA Software Engineer looking for a role where you can apply your technical expertise, work on real-world industrial systems and build a long-term career within an established engineering business, we would be keen to hear from you.