principal control enginner

4 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Mpac Group Full time
Job Description

Purpose of the role -


As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of Mpac's cutting-edge automation machines. Your expertise will be crucial in:


  • Creating control software across leading PLC platforms like Siemens, Rockwell, and Beckhoff for first of a kind packaging and assembly machines.
  • Managing project teams consisting of Senior Software and Software Engineers.
  • Developing and maintaining Mpac standard software templates and libraries.
  • Developing and maintaining Mpac software development procedures.
  • Technical expertise and point of contact for project related topics.
  • Perform and oversee software design code reviews.


Deliverables & outputs

  • To support delivery of high-quality software design based on comprehensive understanding of customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Possess experience in Full Lifecycle Projects for pharmaceutical and process manufacturing applications.
  • Exhibit commercial acumen to ensure cost-effective solutions and manage scope changes according to company procedures. Communicate project status effectively to relevant stakeholders.
  • Contribute proactively to continuous improvement initiatives and provide data for project performance evaluation.
  • Offer technical input during design reviews.
  • Consistently strive to exceed customer expectations.


Responsibilities


  • Create/modify PLC software, Create/modify vision applications, Create/modify robot applications, Create/modify motion applications, Create/modify HMI/visualization systems.
  • Manage software project teams progress against defined key milestones.
  • Creation of project documentations including I/O lists, FDS, SDI, SDS, HDS and FAT/SAT test documents.
  • Occasionally provide support with commissioning on customer sites in the UK and Overseas.
  • Assist with technical support across departments, including simulations, estimating, and hardware/ software selection.
  • Interpret customer and regulatory requirements to ensure aligned software designs, minimising technical risk.
  • Provide aftersales support for existing machinery and installations.
  • Ensure that design quality is maintained throughout the project by verifying in collaboration with Software Engineers that the output meets the company’s standard operating procedures.
  • Communicate accurate project status internally with the team, and externally to customers and suppliers when required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and report on project performance relative to KPIs.
  • Provide support during design review meetings to achieve timely approvals.
  • Collaborate with and be the point of contact for Project Engineers to ensure successful resource planning for project milestones.


Technical skills & Qualifications


  • Apprentice trained in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
  • HNC, HND, or BSC in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Proficient in the use of Rockwell and Siemens programming platforms.
  • Integration of robotics into automation solutions.
  • Integration of vision systems into industrial automation.
  • Integration of servo drives into industrial automation.
  • Process automation background.
  • Previous skills listing the following would be an advantage: Rockwell Automation products – RSLogix / Studio 5000 / Factory Talk Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, B&R. GE Fanuc iFix and Aveva InTouch and System Platform - but all SCADA packages accepted.


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