Connected Search Group

Senior Software Automation Engineer Sheffield Hybrid • Flexible start and finish times • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Option to purchase additional leave • Salary sacrifice pension scheme • Long service benefits We are working with a highly regarded UK engineering business delivering complex mechanical handling and related systems into defence, aerospace, nuclear, infrastructure and specialist industrial environments. Senior Control Systems Engineer Sheffield Hybrid • Flexible start and finish times • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Option to purchase additional leave • Salary sacrifice pension scheme • Long service benefits We are working with a highly regarded UK engineering business delivering complex mechanical handling and related systems into defence, aerospace, nuclear, infrastructure and specialist industrial environments. They are seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead the development and commissioning of PLC and control software for advanced industrial systems. The Role This is a hands on senior position combining software design, PLC programming and on site commissioning. You will lead a small software team and take technical ownership across the full lifecycle from concept through to test facility validation and client site commissioning. Key Responsibilities • Lead development of control software for industrial automation systems • Programme and configure Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix • Develop and integrate HMI and SCADA systems • Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams • Commission systems both in house and on client sites • Troubleshoot real time integration issues across software and hardware • Ensure compliance with safety critical standards • Produce clear technical documentation and testing records Experience Required • Strong background in industrial automation or control systems • Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC experience essential • Experience with motors, drives and large mechanical systems • Proficiency in structured text, ladder logic and relevant control programming languages • Experience commissioning machinery in real world environments • Comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior engineers Security screening will be required upon offer. Advantages: • Experience with cranes, large motive machinery or heavy materials handling systems • Background in nuclear, defence or heavy engineering sectors The Role This is a hands on senior position combining software design, PLC programming and on site commissioning. You will lead a small software team and take technical ownership across the full lifecycle from concept through to test facility validation and client site commissioning. Key Responsibilities • Lead development of control software for industrial automation systems • Programme and configure Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix • Develop and integrate HMI and SCADA systems • Collaborate closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams • Commission systems both in house and on client sites • Troubleshoot real time integration issues across software and hardware • Ensure compliance with safety critical standards • Produce clear technical documentation and testing records Experience Required • Strong background in industrial automation or control systems • Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC experience essential • Experience with motors, drives and large mechanical systems • Proficiency in structured text, ladder logic and relevant control programming languages • Experience commissioning machinery in real world environments • Comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior engineers Security screening will be required upon offer. Advantages: • Experience with cranes, large motive machinery or heavy materials handling systems • Background in nuclear, defence or heavy engineering sectors