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.\n\nEmployees 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.\n\nPLC Control Systems Engineer\n\n£40-50k + Pension, Life Insurance, Healthcare\n\nHampshire. Ref: 2441\n\nIf 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.\n\nControl Systems Engineer - The Role:\n\nDesign, develop, and maintain advanced PLC-based control systems with a focus on reliability, performance and maintainability\nProgram control systems using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Siemens TIA Portal, with structured text and object-oriented programming principles\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, and software) to ensure seamless integration and deployment of control solutions\nCommission systems in production environments and support smooth handovers to production and service teams\nProvide remote support where required and occasional on-site visits for commissioning or operational review\nControl Systems Engineer - The Person:\n\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field (Master’s )\nProven expertise in PLC programming, with experience in Beckhoff (TwinCAT 3) or Siemens (TIA Portal) environments\nExperience of structured text and object-oriented programming\nExperience developing modular, maintainable code with a focus on long-term supportability\nProficient with version control systems, especially Git with Git Flow practices\nExperience in code peer review processes, technical documentation and system handover\nKnowledge of marine or offshore control systems, and an understanding of the challenges of supporting systems in remote or autonomous environments\nStrong understanding of electronic drive systems, sensors, and actuators\nExperience with Hydraulic or Pneumatic systems\nExperience with programming safety PLCs and implementing safety-critical functions\n\nLocated 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.
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Location:
Portsmouth
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Control Systems, Engineer, Systems, PLC, Engineering, Systems Engineering

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