Eltek Systems - Software Controls Systems Engineer
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Role: Software Controls Systems Engineer
Location: Oundle, Peterborough
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary range: from £45,000 (experience dependent)
Eltek Systems is seeking a Senior Software Controls Systems Engineer to join our expanding team at our Oundle office, near Peterborough.
About The Role
You will design, develop, and implement control software for automation systems for our clients in the Food and Beverage industry. Responsibilities include writing and maintaining code for PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, and being involved in the full project lifecycle for our key customers.
Main Responsibilities:
* Participate actively in the entire project lifecycle, from start to finish.
* Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
* Produce design and test documentation.
* Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.
* Perform testing with customers.
* Carry out on-site commissioning.
* Compile training manuals and conduct customer training sessions.
The Person
* Intermediate experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or other major PLC and SCADA/HMI platforms, with a willingness to learn new technologies.
* Experience in software development and customer project delivery.
* Understanding of industrial network setup, commissioning, and fault finding (EthernetIP, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet) is preferred but not essential.
* Experience working in an engineering environment.
Benefits Package
What we offer:
* Base salary from £45,000, depending on experience
* International travel allowance + overtime
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private Healthcare
* Discretionary Bonus
* Vinci Share Scheme
* EV Car Purchase Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme (up to 7% contributions matched)
* Hybrid working options post-probation
* Disability Benefit Scheme and Death in Service Insurance
* Company Sick Pay
About Eltek Systems
Eltek is a leading provider of industrial process and automation solutions within the food and beverage sector, offering services in Conceptual Design, System Design & Manufacture, Software Engineering, and Project Management. We collaborate with key customers worldwide to produce various snack products.
The Wider VINCI Group
Eltek Systems is part of VINCI Energies UK and ROI, operating within Actemium Automation. Since 1907, Actemium has delivered high-quality engineering solutions in the UK. VINCI’s decentralized model provides resources, vitality, and strength of a large global company while maintaining local service. Our group employs over 250 people across 14 UK locations, with VINCI operating in 120 countries with 220,000 employees worldwide.
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