Automation PLC Software Engineer

6 months ago


Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time

**What would I be doing?**

To develop, prototype, commission and troubleshoot in-house repeatable PLC controlled systems and work with third party suppliers to integrate external solutions at OSP (Ocado Smart Platform) or existing Ocado warehouses.
- Develop a PLC library that allows the fast creation of new OSP peripheral stations.
- Develop a PLC library that allows bespoke systems integrated by third parties to be consistent in all ocado warehouses.
- Create reliable systems, integrating the previously mentioned libraries, that allows to diagnose the status of the machinery and helps the warehouse engineers to effectively support it.
- Create tools that automate the manual deployment processes making the warehouse software roll-outs more efficient.
- Work with project engineering team to prototype and test all repeatable PLC controlled mechanical handling equipment (MHE) systems.
- Execute software integrations tests that allow to check the correct interface with the full Ocado software stack.
- Troubleshoot fieldbus networks using software and hardware diagnostic tools.
- Assist project engineering team with any electrical or mechanical troubleshooting during commissioning.
- Support factory acceptance testing of all new machines.
- Support business acceptance testing of all new machines.
- Review performance of machines and investigate poor performance.
- Investigate faults reported by the operations team, identify whether it is a software or hardware fault and escalate to the relevant team if it does not fall within the scope of this team to resolve.
- Identify electrical and mechanical failures and work with engineering operations to resolve.

**What we are looking for**:

- Strong problem-solving credentials, technical leadership and ability to innovate.
- Experience with hardware commissioning.
- Understanding of electrical drawings and basic electrical fault finding skills.
- Experience working in a collaborative team focused environment.

**This would make you stand out from the crowd**:

- Siemens TIA portal
- Profinet commissioning and troubleshooting
- Profibus & ASI bus troubleshooting
- Inverter setup with Schneider SoMove or SEW Motion Studio
- Siemens safety PLC and experience with functional safety systems

**Our Values**

We champion a value-led culture to get our teams working at their very best and to help create a collaborative working environment with inspiring projects that our people love**.Core valuesof Trust, Autonomy, Craftsmanship, CollaborationandLearn Fast**help drive our innovative culture. But don't just take our word for it, have a look at what our people are saying about us onGlassdoor.

**What we offer you**

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we've ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately. Currently, we offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and;
- A Work from Home policy that sees you in the office typically 40% of your time.
- 30 days 'working from anywhere' policy
- Equity Plan (10-15% of salary) for eligible roles
- Wellbeing support through Apps such asUnmindand an Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
- Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
- Private Medical Insurance
- 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)
- Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free shuttle bus to and from Welwyn Garden City Train Station to the Welwyn Garden City offices
- Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
- Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)



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