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# Senior Software Design Engineer

- **Company:** TieTalent
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Serial ATA, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Wonderware, LabVIEW, Rslogix, Software Engineering, Software Manufacturing, Visual Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840622311-senior-software-design-engineer

## About the Role

* Degree qualified in Engineering or equivalent, particular emphasis on electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation and/or chemical discipline.
 * A proven background in the design and commissioning of control and electrical systems associated with process automation.
 * Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Vision Systems in the process control environment.
 * Experience in one or more of the following: Allen Bradley, SIEMENS, Mitsubishi.
 * HMI and SCADA programming and configuration of the following software packages Wonderware, InTouch, RS View, SIEMENS, Labview, GE Cimplicity.
 * FAT and SATA experience with PLC and Electrical Control Systems.
 * A working knowledge of process systems, P&ID control and loop tuning.
 * Must be flexible and willing to travel.

## Description

RSE Controls, a subsidiary of Saftronics, is looking to recruit a Senior Software Design Engineer that will be responsible for the development, commissioning and support of automation and control systems. RSE Controls are a specialist business in the MCC and power control sector, and youll be working alongside an established team to deliver control system solutions to the water industry. This role can be based out of our Leeds or Warrington office.

Some of Your Key Duties Include

 * The design, specification, programming, simulation and testing of automation and control systems.
 * Developing, troubleshooting, and validating these systems in a compliant manner.
 * Generate documentation and SOPs associated with each of the Automation systems as required.
 * Assist tendering and project teams in the development of manhour budgets and programs for software development and delivery.
 * Trouble shooting of PLC software code for startup and commissioning activities.
 * Manage the production of FDS documentation to support software production and the end user.

Design activities

 * Interfacing with instrumentation and sensors specific for machine and process control.
 * Data capture and validation.
 * Designing and implementing PLC networks.
 * Electrical systems design, detailed hardware component specifications and bill of materials.
 * Programming a range of PLCs, primarily SIEMENS, Mitsubishi, and Allen Bradley.


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