Software Engineer
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Job description
A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more
This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world, * Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments.
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Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications.
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Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks).
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Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures.
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Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments.
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Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment.
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Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives.
Requirements
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Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar).
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Experience integrating motion control and drive systems.
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Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar.
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Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming.
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Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous.
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Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable.
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Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle.
