PLC Software Engineer

Type: Full Time

Function: Manufacturing

Location: Huddersfield

Role:- PLC Software Engineer

Hours:- 8.00 – 16.30 Monday – Thursday, 8.00 – 13.00 Friday

Salary and Benefits:- Competitive Salary DOE, Pension up to 6%, 32 days holiday including Stats, Free onsite parking

UNICAT Technologies is a long-established business which built a well-earned reputation over more than 30 years for designing and manufacturing high quality Control Panels for industrial use.

The friendly, family run business was acquired by the UNICAT Catalysts in 2020 and has been going through a period of rapid growth and investment.

A vacancy has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer to join the team.

Duties will include:-

• Creation and testing of PLC and HMI/SCADA software applications primarily using Siemens / Allen Bradley/Rockwell products. Network design and implementation of industry standard protocols including MODBUS and OPC.
• Preparation of design documentation including, I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, FAT/SAT Test documents.
• Knowledge of condition monitoring systems (Bentley Nevada, B&K, Emerson), Exor HMIs, IIoT and Functional/Machine Safety would be an advantage.
• Commissioning on customer sites in both the UK and abroad. Must be prepared to work offshore when required (previous experience not essential as full training will be provided).
• Provide technical support to the sales, proposal, project and design teams, including simulations, estimating, software and hardware selection.

Experience with in the Chemical, Petrochemical or Oil and Gas industry would be beneficial, but is not essential.