PLC Control Systems Engineer
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Join a UK-based engineering business at the forefront of maritime innovation, specialising in sustainable technologies that are transforming the shipping industry.
Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and a culture that prioritises professional development and work-life balance. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts from various industries, including aerospace, automotive and marine, to deliver cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of maritime operations.
PLC Control Systems Engineer
£40-50k + Pension, Life Insurance, Healthcare
Hampshire. Ref: 2441
If you want to work for a business who are leading the way in supporting the marine sector to become carbon neutral whilst working in a fantastic office with views of the sea, this is the place for you.
Control Systems Engineer - The Role:
Design, develop, and maintain advanced PLC-based control systems with a focus on reliability, performance and maintainability
Program control systems using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Siemens TIA Portal, with structured text and object-oriented programming principles
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, and software) to ensure seamless integration and deployment of control solutions
Commission systems in production environments and support smooth handovers to production and service teams
Provide remote support where required and occasional on-site visits for commissioning or operational review
Control Systems Engineer - The Person:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Proven expertise in PLC programming, with experience in Beckhoff (TwinCAT 3) or Siemens (TIA Portal) environments
Experience of structured text and object-oriented programming
Experience developing modular, maintainable code with a focus on long-term supportability
Proficient with version control systems, especially Git with Git Flow practices
Experience in code peer review processes, technical documentation and system handover
Knowledge of marine or offshore control systems, and an understanding of the challenges of supporting systems in remote or autonomous environments
Strong understanding of electronic drive systems, sensors, and actuators
Experience with Hydraulic or Pneumatic systems
Experience with programming safety PLCs and implementing safety-critical functions
Located on the South Coast, this role would be commutable from this role would be commutable from Portsmouth, Fareham, Port Solent, Portsmouth & Southampton. Keen to talk to people who are happy to relocate to the area. Call Sarah Clarke for further information
- Location:
- Hampshire
- Salary:
- £40,000 - £50,000 /annum Pension, Life Insurance, Healthcare
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering