PLC Software Engineer

Location: Heybridge, Essex, Full time on site 

Duration: 18 months

Rate negotiable on application

Outside IR35

Job description
The implementor should have a fundamental knowledge in programming with Codesys as well as in all corresponding programming languages e.g. Structured text.

Key Skillset
• Knowledge of PLC application software design and architecture
• Understanding of propulsion control systems and corresponding components is required (PLC [SPS], Panels, ethernet routers and switches, etc.)
• Deep understanding of OPC/UA especially regarding the implementation of communication signals.
• Ability to work with agile software development processes such as Scrum and respective tools e.g. JIRA.
• An automation engineer with a marine background, who has experience of Codesys or similar).
• PLC background would be acceptable, ideally with exposure to OPC UA server/client connectivity.