Eltek Systems - Senior Software Controls Systems Engineer

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Role: Senior Software Controls Systems Engineer

Location: Oundle, Peterborough

Hours: 37,5hrs per week + overtime + International travel allowance

Salary Range: £50,000 - £55,000 (Dependent on experience)

About the role

Due to business growth and client demand, Eltek Systems are looking for a Senior Software Controls Systems Engineer to join our expanding team. As a Senior Software Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and implementing robust software solutions for our key clients.

Within this role you will asked to travel internationally, predominantly to assist and commission different projects, around the world for our clients. In total this will be around 30% of working year with us.

Main Responsibilities :

• Actively participates in the whole life cycle of delivering projects, from start to finish.
• Foster great relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Produce design and test documentation.
• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software.
• Perform testing with customers.
• Carry out on-site commissioning.
• Compile training manuals and run customer training sessions.

The Person

• Proficiency in PLC programming and industrial automation protocols (e.g. Rockwell or Siemens).
• Proven experience in software development, with expertise in languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Good understanding of setting up, commissioning, and fault finding of industrial networks (EthernetIP, Profibus, ProfiNet, Ethernet) preferred, but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits Package

What we offer in return:

• Base salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
• Pension match of up to 6%
• Overtime (when required)
• International travel allowance
• VINCI share scheme
• Healthcare cashback scheme

Why us?

Who are Actemium Automation Eltek?

Actemium Automation Eltek are one of the leading independent providers of industrial process and automation solutions within the food and beverage industry.

Engineering areas include:

• Conceptual Design and Consultancy
• System Design & Manufacture
• Software Engineering
• Project Management

We work with a variety of key customers helping them to manufacture different snack products across the world.

The Vinci Group

Eltek are part of the VINCI Energies UK and ROI operating within Actemium Automation. Actemium have been providing high quality engineering solutions and services in the UK since 1907.

Vinci's de-centralised business model allows us to provide our customers with the resources, vitality and strength of a large global company, while still delivering local personalised service. Along with the other business units in the Actemium Automation family, we employ over 250 people at 14 locations across the UK.

Vinci are a world leader in engineering and construction with 220,000 employees operating out of 3,000 offices in 120 countries across the globe.

Entity

Part of the VINCI Energies Group, Actemium provide engineering design, project management, installation and commissioning of electrical, mechanical and IT services in the United Kingdom since 1907. In addition, we provide specialist maintenance operations, fully complemented with accredited safety tests and inspection services to optimise the operational efficiency and safety of our client's equipment and systems. Whilst part of a global network of 300 Business Units, Actemium UK comprises of 7 Business Units covering all of the UK & RoI.