Junior Software Engineer Industrial Controls / PLC Software - West Yorkshire £32k to £40k + 10% bonus + overtime (paid travel time)
A West Yorkshire-based engineering business is looking to recruit a Junior Software Engineer with some PLC software skills to support ongoing project delivery and commissioning work across a range of automated machinery.
Please note - this is not related to Computer Science/Python/Java/Cyber Security/React/Node etc.
This Junior Software Engineer role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to build a long-term future in PLC software, starting with hands-on commissioning and developing into a more programming-led position over time.
The Junior Software Engineer will initially focus on understanding, modifying and improving existing PLC programs before progressing into more advanced software development work.
The role:
Junior Software Engineer will be working closely with an experienced team on existing control systems
First 6 months heavily commissioning-focused, working between the office, the shop floor and travelling to site and getting to grips with machinery
Modifying, tweaking and fault-finding on existing PLC code rather than writing from scratch initially
Progression into more programming, design and software development longer term
Regular interaction with customers during installation and commissioning phases
Key experience:
Junior Software Engineer with some PLC programming or commissioning experience
Any experience with Mitsubishi or Omron PLCs would be ideal, but not essential
Open to Siemens, Rockwell or other PLC backgrounds
Electrical fault-finding or hands-on experience would be a big advantage
Likely to have 1 4 years experience, but attitude and ability to learn are more important
Practical, adaptable and comfortable working on-site
Travel & working pattern:
Based in West Yorkshire around 80% of the time
Around 20% travel to customer sites in the UK and internationally
Typical international trips last around two weeks
Travel destinations include South Africa and the United States
Overtime paid, including travel time
Package:
£32-40k salary
10% annual bonus
Overtime paid for all additional hours including paid travel time
Strong long-term progression into a more senior software engineering role
This Junior Software Engineer position will suit someone who wants to build proper, hands-on experience in commissioning and PLC systems, with a clear route into more advanced software work once established.