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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Controls Engineering Solutions Ltd
- **Location:** Peterborough, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Microsoft Office, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Control Logix PLC, Process Control Systems, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, ISO-14001, Win CC
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/principal-software-engineer/51636826

## About the Role

* Minimum 10 years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming

 * Minimum 10 years' experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View SE (SCADA/HMI)

 * Extensive project background, leading design, testing and commissioning of process control systems

 * Proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers

 * Electrical engineering degree or apprenticeship, or equivalent

 * Experience working to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001 standards

 * Proficient in Microsoft Office

 * Based within commuting distance of Peterborough

Desirable

 * Experience integrating process instrumentation with PLC control systems

 * Experience in process industries such as water, food and beverage or pharmaceuticals

 * Full UK driving licence

## Description

The Principal Process Automation Software Engineer will lead the design, development and delivery of PLC-based process automation and control systems on the Rockwell Allen-Bradley platform. As the senior software engineer, the postholder will provide technical leadership, mentor the engineering team and take projects from requirements through to commissioning and post-installation support at customer sites., Technical leadership

 * Provide technical leadership across process automation projects, setting software standards and best practice

 * Mentor and develop engineers, reviewing their designs and code

 * Act as the senior technical point of contact for clients, project engineers and design teams

Software development

 * Lead PLC and SCADA software development on the Rockwell Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and FactoryTalk View SE platforms

 * Design and implement control logic for process automation systems, integrating field instrumentation

 * Configure, test and optimise automation software to improve process performance

Project delivery

 * Deliver project-specific design and engineering tasks on time and to a high standard

 * Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations and customer specifications

 * Lead testing and commissioning of project deliverables, including on-site commissioning and post-installation support

 * Produce clear technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Health, safety and quality

 * Comply with all QHSE regulations, company policies, procedures and standards

 * Ensure safe, reliable and compliant operation of control systems