Control Software Engineer

Location

Soil Machine Dynamics, Davy Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ
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In this role you will design and manage control system software to enable the Company to stay ahead in the market through its standard product range but also special one-off vehicles. Involvement will be through the full product life cycle from initial sales/requirements to after services support.

The software team is very much a supplier to the rest of the business to help the company to push boundaries in technology and meet customer requirements and new ways of working.

• Develop and maintain PLC and SCADA software
• Develop, test and implement new software to fulfil the functional specification
• Continuous development of product software capabilities and functions to maintain our market position in leading customer requirements
• Version control and collaborative development
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including design documents, test reports, and user manuals
• Adherence to all SMD QA processes
• Potentially working away to help support customers or part of system development (1 – 4 times a year)

• PLC
• SCADA
• Application software design

Experience in machine control/automation and communication networks (ethernet, RS232, RS485). Full training on our products will be provided within the role.

A strong team player who is customer focused with excellent attention to detail and flexibility to multi‑task and prioritise. We are looking for someone who is self‑motivated who enjoys the technical aspects of engineering and is always looking for continuous improvement with a willingness to learn.

• Understanding hydraulic schematics
• Understanding electrical schematics
• Understanding of electrical standards
• Rockwell PLC experience
• Intouch SCADA experience
• Jmobile (EXOR) experience

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• Relevant software engineering degree or equivalent or relevant experience
• Strong experience in PLC and SCADA software programming or capable of demonstrating relevant experience
• Interpret schematics and understand electronic components
• Communication Networks (Ethernet, RS232, RS485)

• Rockwell PLC Experience (Desirable)
• AVEVA InTouch Experience (Desirable)

Closing Date Thursday 26th March, 2026

Contract Type fulltime

Salary Based on Experience