Automation Software Engineer Location: Southampton, near Southampton Airport / Eastleigh Were looking for an Automation Software Engineer to provide remote technical support for legacy control systems used by global engineering / manufacturing customers. Youll diagnose EC&I and software faults, advise on upgrades, and support a small automation team delivering high-quality customer solutions. Automation Software Engineer Essential Requirements / Experience: Strong EC&I and controls background PLC programming: Siemens TIA Portal & Step 7, Allen Bradley ControlLogix HMI experience (TIA / WinCC Flexible) Skilled in troubleshooting PLC, HMI, SCADA, and PC-based systems Customer-facing communication skills HNC/D 5 years experience Automation Software Engineer Salary and Benefits: £52,000 £59,500 25 days holiday bank holidays 5% employer pension, income protection, death in service Optional private healthcare Office-based (hybrid considered) Automation Software Engineer The Role: Remote fault-finding across electrical, controls, and software issues PLC/HMI/SCADA troubleshooting and support Provide upgrade advice and technical quotations Improve customer experience and system reliability Work within ISO 9001 standards If this sounds like a strong match for your experience, wed love to hear from you.