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Varex Imaging

PLC Engineer

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
10 Nov 2026

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Summary

At Varex Imaging, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex imaging challenges. We are looking for candidates with strong technical skills to join our high-energy cargo inspection systems development team supporting the next generation of high energy imaging systems. Our PLC Engineers perform a variety of tasks to validate, troubleshoot and adjust the products we build to deliver the highest standard of quality equipment into the hands of imaging professionals.

Job Description

Job Description

What You Will Do:

  • Develop, document, and review PLC and HMI code for high-energy cargo inspection systems and subsystems.
  • Responsible for performing PLC system development in compliance with applicable product and safety requirements.
  • Assist in development, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs and Control Panels.
  • Collaborate with other members of the R&D, hardware, software, and test teams to troubleshoot and improve system performance.
  • Document, organize, and present system test results.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions to support product improvement.
  • Assist in verification and validation (V&V) activities as part of New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Lifecycle Management.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in PLC and HMI development.
  • Ability to use computers and software applications to assist in job execution
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
  • Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with control systems, electrical systems and schematics.
  • Siemens PLC and/or Siemens HMI training
  • Familiarity with control and safety systems.
  • Experience safely working in fast-paced environments around heavy machinery (e.g. forklifts, gantry cranes, etc.).
  • Ability to travel. Occasional travel may be required for field testing and customer support.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

N/A

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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