TTP plc

Automation Software Engineer

TTP plc  •  Cambridge, GB (Onsite)  •  29 days ago
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Job Description

Cell therapies have been shown to cure devastating and previously untreatable diseases like cancer by re-programming the patient's own immune system. Giving more patients access to these life-saving therapies requires a revolution in manufacturing and process automation.

Cellular Origins, is enabling scalable, cost-effective and efficient manufacture of cell and gene therapies. Our technology addresses the challenges associated with manufacturing at scale with an elegant robotic manufacturing automation solution that reduces cost and labour, eliminates human error, and increases efficiency.

You will design and implement PLC control systems using Beckhoff TwinCAT. You will be responsible for delivering PLC systems that integrate with Cellular Origins' factory software architecture to allow remote control of machines used in the production of cell therapies.

This could include motion control for custom pumping systems designed to precisely transfer small quantities of fluid, system monitoring, safety systems for mobile robots or custom test rigs.

Working with software and electrical engineers, you will help to deliver process stations for cell therapy manufacturing. You will write modular and maintainable code and contribute to the continuous improvement of our PLC code base, improving test coverage and maximising code re-use.

Qualifications

You will have experience of PLC software development for industrial automation, including control of servo motors and other low-level control systems. You will have a track record of delivering control software projects in a timely manner. You will be able to work in an iterative manner implementing testable slices of functionality to build on.

Essential

  • Experience in PLC programming for industrial automation, using Beckhoff, Rockwell, Siemens or similar PLCs
  • A proven track record of designing, implementing, validating and maintaining PLC-driven control system throughout the full engineering lifecycle
  • Development using structured text or other IEC 61131-3 languages
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, such as EtherCAT and IO-Link
  • Experience of servomotor control and devices such as load cells and proximity sensors
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine layouts
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex PLC systems
  • This role will be a full time on-site position at our campus in Melbourn.

Desirable

  • Experience with Beckhoff TwinSAFE or Safety PLCs.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, modern C++
  • Experience with modern communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, REST APIs, OPC UA) for connectivity with higher-level systems.

Additional Information

Cellular Origins is based on the TTP Campus, within purpose-built sustainable offices, labs and green surroundings, 10 miles south of Cambridge.  Our working culture encourages entrepreneurship, shared ideas and collaboration, while providing you the freedom to do your best work.  

Our employee benefits include: 

  • Annual bonus 
  • 25 days holiday 
  • Employer pension contribution of 10% of salary
  • Free lunch and all-day refreshments 
  • Private medical insurance for employees and dependants 
  • Enhanced family friendly leave 
  • Life insurance worth 6x salary 
  • Electric car leasing scheme 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Season ticket loan 
  • Activities and community that supports healthy activities that bring colleagues together; whether it’s lunchtime squash or football, Zumba or our own rock band. Colleagues initiate new clubs and outings whenever they feel there’s something missing! 
TTP plc

About TTP plc

At TTP we work with start-ups through to big corporates, across multiple sectors, to solve challenging problems steeped in technology. By combining passion and flexibility with a deep expertise in science, engineering, and design, we help our clients unlock opportunities and make brilliant things happen.

We’re independent, we’re free-thinkers and we’re agile to the core, and for nearly 40 years it’s helped us find better solutions faster – time and time again. We take a multidisciplinary approach, and our teams are set up around the project needs, which means we can tackle your problem holistically from the start. What’s more, we’ll be on your side and work with you as one team, and we’ll want the project to succeed as much as you do.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Melbourn, GB
Year Founded
1987
Website
ttp.com
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