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Senior PLC Software Engineer

Main Purpose of Position 

The Senior PLC software Engineer will be responsible for producing software systems for machine control and testing. 

The engineer will work within a multi-discipline design team and be responsible for undertaking the design of equipment as delegated by the Engineering Manager. 

Work will either be undertaken individually or by managing a small team of designers. 

Specific Areas of Responsibility 

  • Produce Basis of Design Specifications, Functional Design Specifications, software test specifications 
  • Produce designs that conform to the relevant British and European standards and client requirements. 
  • Produce and maintain a technical file in accordance with NIS Quality Assurance requirements. 
  • Ensure that the design addresses operability, maintainability, and safety issues. 
  • Produce designs that meet with project programmes and budgets. 
  • Produce design justification reports that demonstrate the design mitigates all technical risks identified. 
  • Produce a level of information to enable the production of PLC SCADA, HMI code 
  • Check and test Code 
  • Manage a team of EC&I Engineers. 

Reporting Relationships 

Reports to: Principal Engineer 

Reportees: Electrical Engineers and Electrical Detailers 

Standards 

  • Compliance with company procedures and policies. 
  • Display a professional, acceptable attitude and image for all work associated with and undertaken on behalf of NIS Ltd. 

Security clearance

If not already cleared, candidates should be willing to undertake appropriate level of clearance. If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please ensure you have read the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Location
Chorley
Reporting to
Principal Engineer
Salary
Competitive
Contract
Full time

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