Automation Software Engineer
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Posted on:
01-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
You will design and implement PLC control systems using Beckhoff TwinCAT. You will be responsible for delivering PLC systems that integrate with Cellular Origins factory software architecture to allow remote control of machines used in the production of cell therapies.
This could include motion control for custom pumping systems designed to precisely transfer small quantities of fluid system monitoring safety systems for mobile robots or custom test rigs.
Working with software and electrical engineers you will help to deliver process stations for cell therapy manufacturing. You will write modular and maintainable code and contribute to the continuous improvement of our PLC code base improving test coverage and maximising code re-use.
Qualifications :
You will have experience of PLC software development for industrial automation including control of servo motors and other low-level control systems. You will have a track record of delivering control software projects in a timely manner. You will be able to work in an iterative manner implementing testable slices of functionality to build on.
Essential
- Experience in PLC programming for industrial automation using Beckhoff Rockwell Siemens or similar PLCs
- A proven track record of designing implementing validating and maintaining PLC-driven control system throughout the full engineering lifecycle
- Development using structured text or other IEC 61131-3 languages
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT and IO-Link
- Experience of servomotor control and devices such as load cells and proximity sensors
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine layouts
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex PLC systems
- This role will be a full time on-site position at our campus in Melbourn.
Desirable
- Experience with Beckhoff TwinSAFE or Safety PLCs.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python Java C# modern C
- Experience with modern communication protocols (e.g. MQTT REST APIs OPC UA) for connectivity with higher-level systems.
Additional Information :
Cellular Origins is part of TTP Group an employee-owned business. It is based on the TTP Campus within purpose-built sustainable offices labs and green surroundings 10 miles south of Cambridge. TTP Group takes a long-term approach to investment and has been at the forefront of bioprocess automation for over 20 years. Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship shared ideas and collaboration while providing you the freedom to do your best work.
Our employee benefits include:
- Annual profit-related bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
- Free lunch and all-day refreshments
- Private medical insurance for employees and dependants
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- Life insurance worth 6x salary
- Electric car leasing scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- An activities and community fund that supports healthy activities that bring colleagues together; whether its lunchtime squash or football Zumba or our own rock band. Colleagues initiate new clubs and outings whenever they feel theres something missing!
- Local sports facilities and theatre discounts and memberships.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
Cell therapies have shown the ability to cure the incurable and yet we cannot get them to patients because of an inability to scale manufacturing. The Cellular Origins team is transforming patient access to cell therapies by addressing the challenges associated with scalable, cost-eff ... View more
