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Hybrid Controls Engineer
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basildon, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Software Controls Engineer – PLC & HMI
📍 Hybrid – 3 days office (Basildon Essex) / 2 days WFH (Flexible)
💰 Salary: £40-60k + Paid Overtime
Are you passionate about automation and control systems? Do you enjoy turning complex requirements into reliable PLC and HMI solutions? We’re looking for a Software Controls Engineer to join our growing team and work on exciting special-purpose machinery projects for leading clients, primarily in the automotive sector.
🔧 About the Role
In this role, you’ll develop, test, and commission software using Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200 / S7-1500). You’ll work across the full project lifecycle — from design and simulation to on-site commissioning — ensuring software solutions are robust, compliant, and meet customer expectations.
You’ll collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams, and play a key role in integrating functional safety systems and adhering to industry standards.
📋 Key Responsibilities
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Develop PLC and HMI software using Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200 / S7-1500)
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Work from customer specifications, URS, FDS, and internal control philosophies
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Integrate safety systems and diagnostics using Siemens Safety Integrated or equivalent
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Configure industrial networks (Profinet / Profibus) and interface with drives, HMIs, robots, and third-party devices
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Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities on-site and at customer locations
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Troubleshoot and resolve software issues during build and commissioning phases
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Maintain software documentation, backups, versioning, and technical notes
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Ensure compliance with safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 61508)
📚 Skills & Experience
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HNC / HND / BEng in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related discipline
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Proven experience with Siemens TIA Portal and S7-1200 / S7-1500 PLCs
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Experience in the automotive or special-purpose machinery sector
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Strong understanding of functional safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
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Experience with structured programming, version control, and troubleshooting live systems
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Familiarity with drives (e.g., Siemens G120), sensors, and I/O modules
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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and system layouts
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Willingness to travel for commissioning (domestic & international)
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Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills
Desirable:
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CSME or TÜV Functional Safety Certification
💼 What We Offer
✨ Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience
✨ Paid overtime
✨ Hybrid working – 3 days in the office / 2 days WFH (full-time on-site during commissioning)
✨ Opportunities to work on high-profile automation projects with leading automotive clients
If you’re ready to design and commission cutting-edge automation systems and see your software in action on real machinery, we’d love to hear from you!
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