Controls Software Engineer (PLC/SCADA) – Customer Service

Syntegon Telstar UK Ltd. • Leeds

Full-time

Gilhusum Road Unit 2, LS27 7FN Leeds

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At Syntegon Telstar UK Ltd., we represent the Syntegon Telstar range of aseptic and containment technologies and provide expert customer service, engineering, and technical support across the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

With decades of experience in isolator technology, our multidisciplinary team delivers world-class after-sales solutions, upgrades, and lifecycle support for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

Your duties

As a Controls Software Engineer (Customer Service), you will play a key role in supporting, upgrading, and commissioning control systems and automation software for Telstar isolator and containment equipment.

You’ll work within a flexible, multi-skilled team to design, test, and implement PLC and SCADA/HMI solutions — ensuring compliance with GxP and GAMP standards. This hands-on position combines software design, system integration, and field service/commissioning both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

Provide service, software, and commissioning support to customers and internal teams.
Design, develop, and test PLC & SCADA control systems for upgrade and retrofit projects.
Manage data communications with third-party equipment and systems.
Validate and document software designs in line with GAMP and pharmaceutical standards.
Promote and implement Syntegon Telstar standard design practices to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Provide remote and onsite technical support, including troubleshooting and commissioning.
Travel within the UK and overseas to support installation and after-sales projects.

Your profile

Essential:

HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
3+ years’ experience in a controls or automation software role
Proficiency in PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal (WinCC) and AVEVA InTouch (Wonderware)
Strong understanding of industrial machine control design and system integration
Good communication skills and ability to work directly with customers
IT literacy for industrial applications

Desirable:

Knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk
Experience with isolator or barrier systems
Background in pharmaceutical or regulated industries (GAMP, GMP, FDA)

More information

Why Join Us?

Be part of a global leader in aseptic and containment technology
Work in a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team
Opportunities for international travel and technical growth
Competitive compensation and comprehensive training

Compelling Reasons to join us:

Your Attractive Compensation Package

Benefit from competitive salaries and attractive additional benefits.

Your Work-Life Balance

For a better balance between work and personal life, we support you with flexible working time models.

Your Development

We support your career with personalized training opportunities and promote your career development, for example, through our talent programs.

Your Contribution

Sustainability is part of our identity. We promote a dynamic culture of innovation where you can contribute your ideas and creativity.

Your International Environment

Immerse yourself in an intercultural work environment and work on exciting projects worldwide.

Your Health

We promote health and well-being with a variety of health offerings.

My Job. My Passion.

My passion is to make highly complex packaging systems work to the point.

My passion is to achieve the best result for the department both qualitatively and commercially.

My passion is to make highly complex machines work with just a few lines of code.

My passion is to develop a new machine concept from sketch to fully functional machine.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Syntegon is a globally operating company that values diversity. We explicitly welcome an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are equally valued.