Software Design Engineer (Siemens).Rate: £450-£500 per day charge rate.Location: NottinghamContract Length: Initial 3 Months (with potential extension)We are seeking an experienced Contract Software Design Engineer to provide specialist consultancy and technical support across a range of automation projects. This role is ideal for an independent professional with deep expertise in PLC programming, control systems, and automated production machinery.About the ClientOur client is a rapidly growing industrial engineering business group. They specialise in the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and servicing of control systems for the automated warehouse and logistics industry. Alongside sister companies in systems integration and automation, they deliver end-to-end solutions covering PLC programming, HMI software, hardware design, control panel manufacturing, and full on-site commissioning. Their projects span diverse automation technologies, from conveyors and pallet handling to robotics and high-speed sortation systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and Develop Automation Software Architect, implement, and optimise software components for warehouse automation systems, including material handling equipment, conveyor controls, sorters, automated storage systems, and robotic solutions. PLC and Industrial Control System Programming Create and maintain PLC logic (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, S7-1200/1500) and HMI/SCADA interfaces for high-throughput logistics operat