PLC Programmer

Job description

NRL are looking for an experienced PLC/SCADA Programmer / Control Engineer to join a small, dynamic engineering team.

While the role focuses primarily on PLC and SCADA programming, a solid understanding of instrumentation and electrical design principles is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients throughout project lifecycles, ensuring effective communication and delivery.

The role involves working with a range of automation and control technologies, including PLCs, SCADA packages, and HMI solutions from various major manufacturers. Familiarity with systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, AVEVA InTouch, and similar platforms is beneficial.

This position requires the engineer to ensure that all control systems are specified, designed, tested, and implemented to a high standard.

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

Typical tasks include:

• Creating Functional Design Specifications

• PLC programming

• SCADA development

• Preparing test plans and documentation

• Conducting code reviews and bench testing

• Carrying out Factory Acceptance Testing

• Carrying out Site Acceptance Testing

Support for commissioned systems is required, and the successful candidate may take part in an on-call rota as part of ongoing client support services.

The role involves regular travel across the UK and is based at the company’s main office. xwzovoh A good level of fitness will be required for site work.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Producing Functional Design Specifications

• PLC programming and software development

• SCADA configuration and testing

• Preparing test plans and technical documentation

• Performing bench testing and system validation

• Completing Factory and Site Acceptance Testing

• Adhering to strict health and safety standards, including work on regulated industrial sites

• Supporting project delivery and other tasks typical of a project-based engineering environment