Senior Automation PLC Software Developer

6 days ago

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Group Full time
About the Role

Ocado Technology is a leading e-commerce technology company that is revolutionizing the retail industry by putting the world's retailers online using cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We develop innovative software and systems that power the world's largest online-only grocery retailer and the global 'Ocado Smart Platform'. Our employees need to be specialists in a wide range of technologies to help drive our business.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation PLC Software Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and troubleshooting high-quality prototype machines using repeatable PLC/IPC-controlled systems that integrate with various warehouse control and reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop PLC code for new automation products and reusable library-compliant code for OSP peripheral stations.
  • Create and implement functionality to determine machinery state, including alarms and fault trees for root cause analysis.
  • Design software architectures, produce interface specifications, and influence hardware and electrical design through active participation in design reviews and technology selection.
  • Develop and troubleshoot control code for various hardware configurations, support electromechanical setup and parameterization, and provide advanced fieldbus network diagnostics.
  • Lead the development of machines from concept through to production release, ensuring efficient warehouse software roll-outs through tooling, pipelines, and automated deployment processes.
  • Support commissioning at FAT and SAT, manage remote software deployments, and refine backlog activities, including fault triage and investigation.
  • Maintain strong version control practices, provide end-user training, and organise support for existing field equipment, either through documentation, on-call, or on-site support.
Requirements
  • At least 5 years experience working with mechanical handling equipment or warehouse environments.
  • Proven experience developing high complexity PLC software for industrial applications.
  • Experience in coding from scratch.
  • Hands on experience with hardware commissioning activities.
  • Understanding of electrical drawings and basic electrical fault finding skills.
  • Profinet and EtherCAT commissioning and troubleshooting.
  • Experience using motion technologies and electrical actuation.
  • Experience in Agile workflow and Jira.
  • Industrial robot integration experience.
What We Offer
  • Hybrid working model (2 days in the office).
  • 30 days 'work from anywhere' policy.
  • Remote working for the month of August.
  • 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).
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Opportunity to participate in Share save and Buy as You Earn share schemes.
  • 15% discount on income protection and life assurance.

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