One of the UK's largest independent turnkey solutions provider is now seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team based in the West Midlands.

Lead PLC Control Software Engineer
£50,000 - £65,000 + Flexi-Time & Pension.
12.30 Friday Finish !
West Midlands. Ref: 23138

Lead Control Engineer - The Role:

Deliver Software work packages of high integrity and complex control systems meeting customer & industry specifications, within budget and time constraints
Lead a team of Software Engineers to deliver solutions
Communicate internally & externally with customers at all levels, meeting their expectations
Provide support to the testing/commissioning team during PAT & FAT testing
Provide technical expertise to tenders as required
Provide technical input towards EC&I function development
Lead Software Engineer - The Person:

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with extensive experience in an Engineering workplace
Must have a broad knowledge of designing PLC, HMI & SCADA software for complex systems
Experience of PLC programming (Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Rockwell RSLogix5000, Schneider - Unity Pro)
Experience of SCADA programming (Siemens WinCC, Rockwell - Factory Talk, Schneider - Citect, InTouch)
Experience using LabView would be advantageous
Previous experience working within the Nuclear industry would be an advantage
Member of IET - chartered Engineer status preferable
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools & administration of databases (MS Access, SQL, Oracle)
Strong interpersonal & communication skills with design & problem-solving skills with a conscientious approach to Engineering design
Knowledge and experience in the application of the latest relevant IEC standards and statuary legislation
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to motivate & co-ordinate a team of Software Engineers
Maintain an understanding of the latest Engineering technology & innovations
Located in the West Midlands, this role would be commutable from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall & surrounding areas.

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