Senior Automation Software Engineer - Rockwell DesignSouthampton / Eastleigh Area Permanent£58,000 - £63,000 + Excellent BenefitsWe are parntered with a globally recognised engineering business delivering high-specification process and production equipment into highly regulated industries. They are now seeking a Senior Automation Software Engineer to join their growing team.This is a key senior-level appointment for an experienced controls software specialist with strong Rockwell / Allen-Bradley design expertise (software design, not just configuration), combined with Siemens experience, and the capability to lead automation projects across their full lifecycle.The OpportunityAs a Senior Automation Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering sophisticated control systems for complex process equipment. Working within a small, highly skilled automation team, you will take ownership of projects from initial specification through to commissioning and client handover.This role requires a technically strong, experienced engineer who can also mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, ensuring best practice software design and project delivery standards are upheld.Travel (approx. 20%) will be required across the UK and internationally.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and define project scope, deliverables and functional requirementsDesign and develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software solutionsProduce high-quality documentation including:Functional Design Specifications (FDS