Software Engineer

A global friction welding manufacturer is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team based in the Birmingham area

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong design background. Operating at the Birmingham site, you will be responsible for the design and technical support of industrial control panels and more

This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national welding company who supply to some the biggest names in the world

Role: Software Engineer

Office Location: Birmingham

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000


The key responsibilities of the Software Engineer role will be:

• Design, develop, and implement software for industrial control systems within automation, robotics, and machinery environments.

• Program PLCs, HMIs, and real-time motion control systems for both hydraulic and electric drive applications.

• Integrate systems across multiple devices and communication protocols (e.g. industrial Ethernet networks).

• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, design details, and test procedures.

• Support commissioning activities at customer sites, including occasional international travel and short-notice assignments.

• Contribute to the full software lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment.

• Assist with additional tasks as required to support overall project delivery and team objectives.

The key requirements of the Software Engineer will be:

• Strong experience with industrial PLC and HMI programming platforms (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar).

• Experience integrating motion control and drive systems.

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or similar.

• Knowledge of IEC 61131-based programming.

• Experience with additional programming languages (e.g. C++, C#, JavaScript) is advantageous.

• Exposure to real-time or embedded control systems is desirable.

• Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation across the software lifecycle.

Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation


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