Job Description

Senior Automation Software Engineer – Rockwell DesignSouthampton / Eastleigh Area Permanent£58,000 – £63,000 + Excellent BenefitsWe are parntered with a globally recognised engineering business delivering high-specification process and production equipment into highly regulated industries. They are now seeking a Senior Automation Software Engineer to join their growing team.This is a key senior-level appointment for an experienced controls software specialist with strong Rockwell / Allen-Bradley design expertise (software design, not just configuration), combined with Siemens experience, and the capability to lead automation projects across their full lifecycle.The OpportunityAs a Senior Automation Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering sophisticated control systems for complex process equipment. Working within a small, highly skilled automation team, you will take ownership of projects from initial specification through to commissioning and client handover.This role requires a technically strong, experienced engineer who can also mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, ensuring best practice software design and project delivery standards are upheld.Travel (approx. 20%) will be required across the UK and internationally.Key Responsibilities

• Review and define project scope, deliverables and functional requirements
• Design and develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software solutions
• Produce high-quality documentation including:
  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
  • Software Design Specifications (SDS)
  • Test documentation and manuals
• Conduct structured software testing (FAT/SAT)
• Support on-site commissioning and system qualification activities
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Deliver customer training for operators and maintenance teams
• Implement system modifications and improvements when required

This role will suit you if you:

• Significant experience in control systems software design within process or regulated industries
• Strong Rockwell / Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC software design capability (essential)
• Experience with Siemens platforms including:
  • TIA Portal
  • Step 7
  • WinCC / WinCC Flexible
• Proven experience delivering automation projects across the full lifecycle
• Commissioning and fault-finding experience on industrial equipment
• Understanding of structured software testing methodologies
• Experience working within quality-driven environments (e.g., ISO 9001)

Desirable Experience xbpsjku

• SCADA systems (e.g., iFIX, WinCC)
• Knowledge of GAMP, FDA, or other regulated industry standards
• Electrical hardware design exposure
• Experience within pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Package & Benefits

• £58,000 – £63,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Death in service
• Group income protection
• Option for single private healthcare

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-established engineering organisation delivering technically challenging and meaningful automation projects globally.If you are a senior automation software engineer with deep Rockwell design expertise and enjoy full lifecycle project ownership, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you.