Summary: The Control Software Developer role focuses on developing and testing control software within DCS or PLC/SCADA environments, specifically targeting candidates with a background in life sciences, food and beverage, or chemicals industries. The position requires strong technical expertise and a passion for innovative control systems and applications. The ideal candidate will engage in designing complex control schemes and user interfaces while applying structured design methodologies. Collaboration with users to generate design specifications and transform them into maintainable code is also a key aspect of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and test control software in DCS or PLC/SCADA environments.
• Design and code complex control schemes using Function Block Diagram (ideally IEC 61499 standards).
• Apply understanding of ISA S88 standard, specifically control and equipment module design.
• Design and implement industrial user interfaces (e.g., faceplates, charts, parameter entry screens).
• Utilise control system theory in practical applications.
• Develop complex applications in high-level programming environments (e.g., C, SQL, Python).
• Work closely with users to generate design specifications and transform them into maintainable code.
• Apply structured design methodologies and tools (e.g., UML, Yourdon).

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in control software development (DCS, PLC/SCADA).
• Strong background in Function Block Diagram coding (IEC 61499).
• Familiarity with ISA S88 standard and industrial user interfaces.
• Practical knowledge of control system theory.
• Significant experience in high-level programming (C, SQL, Python).
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Enthusiastic about learning new domains.
• Experience with structured design methodologies (UML, Yourdon).

Salary (Rate): £550

City: Cambridgeshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT