MERITUS are recruiting for a contract Beckhoff Engineer to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their site in Derby to work on a security cleared project.

BECKHOFF ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £45 PER HOUR - UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - 12 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW - DERBY

• Design and develop PLC/SCADA systems based on customer specifications.
• Program PLC control systems and configure SCADA systems from provided designs.
• Participate in the entire software/systems lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, installation, configuration, and documentation.
• Create design and test specifications in compliance with QA procedures.
• Conduct installation, configuration, and testing at customer sites.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

• A degree or HND in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to work effectively within a combined client/contractor team.
• Proven experience in producing design documentation and test specifications.
• Willingness to travel and work off-site as required.
• Proficiency in Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC programming, specifically using IEC (phone number removed) Structured Text.
• Familiarity with unit testing, Agile methodologies, and version control software (e.g., Git).
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.
• A valid driving license.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the project lifecycle in engineering contexts.
• Hands-on experience in PLC system design, coding, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience in SCADA system design, configuration, and commissioning.
• Previous experience working in the Nuclear Industry.