Software Engineer – Industrial Automation (Material Handling & Controls) Sector: Aviation Security Screening Systems Location: North West UK (must be based in NW) Travel: Occasional (approx.
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1 trip per month) Type : Full-time | Permanent / Temp-to-Perm considered Salary: TBC Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in industrial automation and material handling systems to support the development and deployment of advanced conveyor-based solutions used within aviation security environments.
This role sits within a specialist engineering environment delivering automated passenger screening lane systems deployed globally.
Candidates must have very specific hands-on experience in PLC-based automation, conveyors, and commissioning environments—this is not a process industry role.
Key Focus Areas Automated material handling systems (conveyors, robotics integration) PLC-based control systems supporting high-throughput environments Airport security screening lane automation System commissioning, support, and on-site troubleshooting Must-Have Requirements (Critical – please read carefully) We are only considering candidates who meet all or most of the following: North West UK based (essential) Strong experience in material handling systems Conveyors Robotics integration Automated movement systems ? Not process industry (no pumps, chemicals, oil & gas, etc.) Willingness to travel internationally occasionally (approx. xxuwjjq
once per month) Strong Siemens PLC experience (primary requirement) Proven hands-on commissioning and field support experience Factory acceptance testing (FAT) Site installation & commissioning (SAT) Fault-finding in live environments Additional Requirements Strong understanding of industrial automation software/control systems Ability to read and interpret technical electrical/mechanical drawings Confident troubleshooting skills in live system environments Comfortable working across engineering and commissioning phases Strong communication skills for site/customer interaction Siemens PLC expertise commissioning background Real material handling / conveyor automation experience Willingness to travel internationally NW UK location requirement What's on Offer Work on cutting-edge aviation security automation systems International project exposure (airport environments) High-technology, real-world deployed systems (not R&D only) Strong long-term project pipeline in a niche sector Opportunity to work across full system lifecycle (build → test → deploy → support) ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer.