Our client, a market leader for automated manufacturing systems, are currently recruiting a Senior Automation and Software Engineer to join their growing team in Coventry. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering programmable systems (PLC’s & Robots), concept design, commissioning and installation. Duties & Responsibilities * Timely and efficient design, installation and integration of automation systems * Produce FDS documentation from the correct interpretation of internal and external customer’s specifications * Assist and/or lead the hardware design teams (ePLAN and Pneumatics) to select the most appropriate equipment to be implemented according to the application and specification. * Execute the design of the programmable systems, PLC, HMI’s, Robots, Safety Systems, Drive Systems, Vision Systems and SCADA * Prove the automation system within the digital simulation environment through virtual commissioning. Demonstrate all programmable code performs as intended and is ready for on-site commissioning. * Installation of the designed software, debugging and commissioning of the automation functions, in a methodical manner * Ability to lead the FAT & SAT activities. Demonstrate the operation of the automation and its recovery through suitable testing techniques with the end customer * Actively promote and lead Industry 4.0 technologies and practices Qualifications & Experience * Time served with at least 5 years industry experience as an Automation & Software Engineer * Extensive Siemens PLC experience * Knowledge of controls systems and technologies with an understanding of the leading manufacturer’s systems, Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Cognex * Bachelor’s degree * Eplan P8 experience – preferred The Package * £50,000-£55,000 base salary * £3,600 car allowance * Paid hourly overtime (after 40hrs) * 25 days holiday * Hybrid working * Increased pension * Death in service (2x salary)