Software Engineer

We are delighted that due to our continued growth, we have a vacancy for a Software Engineering role within our Pharma team.

The successful candidates will be responsible for managing projects from initial design through to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring full compliance with company standards and industry best practices. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality systems that meet both customer specifications and operational requirements.

Working Location: Head Office | Full-time

Key Responsibilities

As part of your role at Howorth, your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems for industrial automation projects based on project specifications and customer needs.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs from major manufacturers (e.g. Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications for operator interaction with control systems (using FTView, TIA Portal - WinCC).
• Provide the documentation department with necessary technical information and contribute to the preparation of required documents, such as Software Design Specifications (SDS), as needed.
• Participate in system testing, commissioning, and start-up activities to ensure proper functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with project managers, electrical design engineers and the commissioning team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Proven experience in PLC programming using ladder logic, function block diagrams, or structured text.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
• Experience with HMI configuration.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Experience with virtual machines is desirable.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.

Desired Experience

• Good communicator both internally and with external suppliers and clients.
• Ability to research information and apply this into live projects.
• Experience of 3rd party equipment integration and controls systems

Benefits

Free parking – Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay – Flexible / Hybrid Working – Wellbeing Allowance – Medicash Healthcare Plan

Additional Benefits: Critical illness scheme – Death in service cover – Electric Car Salary Sacrifice – Cycle to work scheme – Employee assistance scheme – Pension scheme after 3 months employment – Company sick pay

About Us

Air it’s a wonderful thing. And at Howorth, we should know. For over 160 years we've studied it. Inhaled and exhaled it. Developed pioneering new ways to clean it, control it, climatise it and contain it.

We understand what it does and how it flows. We know how it moves through operating theatres and clinical areas, pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical manufacturing equipment and environments. Read more: https://howorthgroup.com/about-howorth

Our Culture

At Howorth Air Tech we believe in the power of people and there are three values that underpin everything we do as an organisation. ·

• Integrity: You take ownership and accountability, and you value openness.
• Collaboration: You work with others to achieve shared goals.
• Excellence: You strive to deliver high-quality service with a ‘can-do’ attitude.

These values reinforce our organisational purpose: to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We believe that embracing different perspectives fuels innovation and strengthens our team. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, ensuring equal opportunities for growth and advancement.

Our commitment to DEI is evident in our hiring practices, workplace policies, and ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Visit our join the team page.

Contact: Hannah Burrows

Email: Hannah.Burrows@howorthgroup.com

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