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.
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