Software Controls Engineer

Software Controls Engineer3-6 month contract£45.00 £55.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35)Liverpool Wigan St Helens Warrington BoltonAutomation / PLC / Siemens TIA Portal / Rockwell / Allen-BradleyI am currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK manufacturer operating within a fast-paced production environment. They are seeking an experienced Software Controls Engineer to support an ongoing automation upgrade programme on a short-term contract basis.For this position, you will be required to carry out the following duties: Develop and modify PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 across live production systemsSupport the commissioning and integration of new automated equipment into existing production linesAssist with FAT and SAT testing, including execution, sign-off and documentationSupport integration between PLCs, HMIs, sensors and third-party systemsCreate and maintain commissioning documentation including I/O lists, FDS, SDS and test recordsCollaborate closely with Project Engineers, Electrical Engineers and site Operations teams to minimise downtime and deliver on programme The successful contractor will have the following attributes: Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming and fault-finding in live industrial environmentsProven background in Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000Experience with SCADA or HMI platforms during commissioning and testingExposure to servo drives, variable speed drives and motion control ..... full job details .....