Swisslog Holding AG

Select your location:Location ResponsibilitiesMake an impactWe are currently seeking a Controls Software Engineer which can be based remotely with travel to customer sites primarily in the UK, but potentially across the EMEA region when required. Our head office in the UK is in Redditch.The Controls Software Engineer will have excellent electrical engineering and controls knowledge as the role will include control system definition, standards, design, specification, concept and responsibility for engineering of PLC/IPC based controls for fully automated Warehousing Systems. The Controls Software Engineer is responsible for the concept, architecture, implementation, testing and commissioning of control software and hardware solutions used on Swisslog's standard products. You also support other engineers in the execution of their work. Deliver the product solution, fully tested, commissioned and documented for our customer Responsible for Software engineering of control systems for fully automated Warehouse Control Systems. Specification, design, coding and test of controls software. Create and maintain good relations with customers (internal and external) Participate in requirements discussions and write specifications Provide second and third level support for support colleagues Function as a key player within the team Represent the company at internal and external meetings Application RequirementsWhat you need to succeedEssentialExperience in programming with Structured Text language (as defined in IEC61131) or other high level programming language such as C, C++ or C# Be able to read and interpret electrical schematic drawings Practical experience of electrical / controls engineering & electrical installation. Excellent word processing and spreadsheet skills. Desirable Several years of industrial experience with sound knowledge of at least one of the following hardware platforms and associated programming languages - Beckhoff TwinCAT or Siemens S7. Application knowledge of industrial warehouse systems (conveyors, monorail, etc.) would be a distinct advantage. Knowledge of Industrial Ethernet and modern field buses (EtherCAT, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, AS-i), AC drives and design experience of HMI systems would be an advantage Electrical qualifications (electrician licence or disconnect/reconnect) would be an advantage

A leading automation solutions provider seeks a Controls Software Engineer to develop control solutions for fully automated Warehouse Systems. This role involves defining and implementing control software and hardware solutions, with responsibilities that include programming in Structured Text or other languages. The ideal candidate will have electrical engineering knowledge and experience with warehouse systems. This position allows for remote work but requires travel to customer sites, primarily in the UK.