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Senior Controls Software Engineer

Location:
Warwick, UK
Salary:
55000 - 60000 GBP / Annually

Description

Are you passionate about automation and looking to lead cutting-edge projects in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment? Our client, 3P Innovation, are a leader in automated machinery for the pharmaceutical, medical device, and FMCG industries, and they are seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer. 

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC and HMI/SCADA systems across bespoke machinery projects worldwide.

  • Mentor junior engineers and review technical work, while remaining hands-on with coding and system architecture.

  • Work with clients and internal teams to define requirements, assess technical risks, and support sales processes.

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including software design specifications, test records, and O&M manuals.

  • Support system validation, FATs, onsite commissioning, and handover to customers.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of 3P’s standard code libraries and processes.

  • Opportunity to work with robotics, vision systems, and other emerging technologies as required.

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5 years’ experience designing and coding PLC & HMI/SCADA systems (Beckhoff or Siemens).

  • Strong knowledge of servo motion control and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, CAN, IP, Serial).

  • Familiarity with IEC61131-3, structured text, object-oriented programming, and Git version control.

  • Excellent English communication skills; willing and able to travel internationally (5% of the time).

 

Desirable:

  • Experience in pharmaceutical automation, GAMP5 / 21CFR11 / EU Annex 11 compliance.

  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic principles.

  • Exposure to machine vision, robotics, SCADA/MES, .NET, and SQL.

 

Why 3P Innovation?

  • Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

  • Work on exciting projects delivering bespoke automation solutions for global clients.

  • Opportunity for personal growth, technical leadership, and mentoring within a supportive team.

 

If you’re a driven, hands-on controls engineer ready to take ownership of complex systems and lead technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Overview
Job Title:
Senior Controls Software Engineer
Contract:
Full Time, Permanent
Location:
Warwick, UK
Industry:
Engineering, Utilities
Salary:
55000 - 60000 GBP / Annually
Posted:
3 weeks ago

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