Software Engineer

White Label Recruitment
Shipley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
27 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Benefits

White Label is representing an established engineering and manufacturing business in Shipley that requires a Software Engineer to join their team.

As the Software Engineer, you will have a strong electrical engineering background to support the development, modification, and optimisation of industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial robots, and on-site troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

My client is offering a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits.

Key Responsibilities of the Software Engineer

* Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs across multiple platforms including:

*

* Siemens (TIA Portal / Step 7)

* Allen-Bradley (RSLogix / Studio 5000)

* Mitsubishi (GX Works / GX Developer)

* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve automation and control system issues on customer sites.

* Support the commissioning, testing, and optimisation of automated machinery and production lines.

* Work with industrial robots, including:

*

* ABB

* Omron

* Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and production teams to integrate hardware and software solutions.

* Prepare technical documentation, reports, and system updates as required.

* Ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards.

Experience required of the Software Engineer

* Strong electrical engineering background (degree, HND, or equivalent experience).

* Proven experience developing and modifying PLC code on Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms.

* Ability to interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical documentation.

* Must be available and willing to work on-site as required.

This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in complex projects within the automation and robotics sector. Apply now for immediate consideration

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