Software Engineer – Industrial Automation (Material Handling & Controls)Sector: Aviation Security Screening SystemsLocation: North West UK (must be based in NW)Travel: Occasional (approx. 1 trip per month)Type: Full-time | Permanent / Temp-to-Perm consideredSalary: TBCOverviewWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in industrial automation and material handling systems to support the development and deployment of advanced conveyor-based solutions used within aviation security environments. This role sits within a specialist engineering environment delivering automated passenger screening lane systems deployed globally. Candidates must have very specific hands-on experience in PLC-based automation, conveyors, and commissioning environments—this is not a process industry role.Key Focus Areas Automated material handling systems (conveyors, robotics integration)PLC-based control systems supporting high-throughput environmentsAirport security screening lane automationSystem commissioning, support, and on-site troubleshooting Must-Have Requirements (Critical – please read carefully)We are only considering candidates who meet all or most of the following: North West UK based (essential)Strong experience in material handling systemsConveyorsRobotics integrationAutomated movement systems ? Not process industry (no pumps, chemicals, oil & gas, etc.) Willingness to travel internationally occasionally (approx. once per month)Strong Siemens PLC experience (primary requirement)Proven hands-on commissioning and field support experienceFactory acceptance testing (FAT)Site installation & commissioning (SAT)Fault-finding in live environments Additional Requirements Strong understanding of industrial automation software/control systemsAbility to read and interpret technical electrical/mechanical drawingsConfident troubleshooting skills in live system environmentsComfortable working across engineering and commissioning phasesStrong communication skills for site/customer interactionSiemens PLC expertise + commissioning backgroundReal material handling / conveyor automation experienceWillingness to travel internationallyNW UK location requirement What's on Offer Work on cutting-edge aviation security automation systemsInternational project exposure (airport environments)High-technology, real-world deployed systems (not R&D only)Strong long-term project pipeline in a niche sectorOpportunity to work across full system lifecycle (build → test → deploy → support) ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientationJBRP1_UKTJ