Senior Engineer (PLC & Robotics)

Source Solutions are working with a highly reputable and forward–thinking manufacturer in Portsmouth, developing and operating cutting edge and highly–complex automated machinery, to identify an experienced PLC Programmer with additional exposure to robotics, to be based in their Portsmouth facility. The Senior Engineer (PLC & Robotics) will be responsible for the coding and development of bespoke PLC code from scratch, for brand new automated machines in development, taking a blank machine and developing the software as well as integrating other elements in to the lines such as robotic arms. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who excels in PLC development, but who wants to broaden their experience to incorporate other hi–tech elements, bringing them all together in a collaborative environment where machines are developed entirely in house, taking every engineering process under one roof. You would work across the design and development lifecycle, collaborating with various other departments from design engineers (mech/elec) to machine build techs, through to commissioning engineers. You will give and take feedback on where improvements can be made or where technical issues need to be overcome in design. Senior Engineer (PLC & Robotics) profile: Experience developing PLC from scratch (any language) Experience of doing so in manufacturing or industrial environment Some appreciation of, or exposure to, robotics (ideally programming or integrating) Ability to work autonomously and to help more junior engineers On offer in return, is an opportunity to work on the cutting edge in a supportive and collaborative environment centred on excellence and development of staff, developing complex machinery from start to finish. Apply now Senior Engineer (PLC & Robotics) / Portsmouth / Mon–Fri / Permanent