Actemium Automation Birmingham - Control Systems Software Engineer

This role involves office-based engineering, workshop work and frequent site attendance, including live industrial environments. PPE will be provided and adherence to site safety procedures is essential. Travel to client sites across the Midlands and wider UK will be required.

HNC/HND or degree in Control Systems, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience developing PLC and SCADA control software from initial design through to implementation in industrial environments.

Proven experience with at least one major PLC platform (Siemens TIA Portal/Step 7, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider Unity etc.) and SCADA/HMI tools (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk or similar).

Strong understanding of industrial networking, fieldbus protocols (Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus) and PLC‑to‑SCADA integration.

Competent with testing methodologies, FAT/SAT procedures and commissioning activities.

Good written and verbal communication skills and experience producing technical documentation.

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Experience with MES integration, recipe management and batch control systems.

Knowledge of industrial cyber security standards and secure architecture for control systems.

Familiarity with safety PLCs and functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 / 61511) and experience implementing safety logic.

Experience with SCADA historian systems and basic data analytics.

Relevant vendor certifications (Siemens, Rockwell, Inductive Automation, Schneider).

Practical, hands‑on approach with strong problem solving and fault‑finding skills.

Attention to detail and a commitment to producing robust, well‑documented solutions.

Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

Customer‑focused with professional communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.

Proactive attitude towards continuous learning and keeping up to date with control technology trends.

Work on varied, challenging automation projects for leading UK industrial clients.

Supportive, collaborative environment with clear development pathways and mentoring.

Competitive benefits package and commitment to training and professional development.

Be part of a global engineering network with local autonomy and innovation.

Commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing across the workplace.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.