Senior Software Engineer PLC (Industrial Automation)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer PLC (Industrial Automation): Designing and developing PLC and SCADA control systems for complex industrial and Energy-from-Waste facilities with an accent on Siemens Simatic S7 and TIA Portal. Focus on commissioning, calibrating and optimizing control systems on-site to ensure efficient waste-to-energy conversion.

Location: Hybrid (Farnborough, UK)

Company

hirify.global is a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space focusing on sustainable waste-to-X technology.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and program PLC and SCADA control systems using Siemens Simatic S7, TIA Portal, and WinCC.
• Perform on-site commissioning, calibration, and configuration of control systems and instrumentation.
• Create software solutions for measurement and regulation systems based on process flow diagrams and project specifications.
• Produce technical documentation, including operating manuals and commissioning records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support hardware and software development throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Degree, HND/HNC, or equivalent in Electrical, Automation, or Control Systems Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience programming Siemens Simatic S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Proven experience in industrial automation, including commissioning and fault finding.
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel internationally for site activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Pension with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Private medical and dental insurance, plus life and disability assurance.
• 24 days of annual leave per annum.
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Green Tech Company.