Overview
A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more. This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some of the biggest names in the world.
Role: Software Engineer
Office Location: Birmingham
Salary: GBP 55,000 - GBP 60,000
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments.
* Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications.
* Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks).
* Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures.
* Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments.
* Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment.
* Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives.
Qualifications
* Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar).
* Experience integrating motion control and drive systems.
* Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar.
* Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming.
* Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C, JavaScript) is advantageous.
* Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable.
* Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle.
Please apply online or contact for a confidential conversation.
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