R&D Control Systems Engineer
About the Role
Location United Kingdom England Lincoln Remote vs. Office Office/Site only Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization Gas Services Business Unit Distributed Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Not defined
A Snapshot of Your Day
Join our dynamic Research & Development team in Lincoln, where you’ll lead the design and development of advanced control systems for Siemens Energy Small Gas Turbines. You’ll tackle the challenge of modernising and upgrading our fleet, transforming obsolete equipment into innovative solutions that drive reliability and performance. Every day, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues, convert complex requirements into practical retrofit kits, and play a key role in enhancing our cyber security posture. Your expertise will directly support our mission to deliver sustainable, low-emission power generation and shape the future of energy technology.
How You’ll Make an Impact
1. Develop solutions to replace obsolete equipment and parts, ensuring the ongoing reliability of our gas turbine fleet
2. Convert technical solutions into generic replacement kits and clear work instructions for retrofitting
3. Collaborate with the Project Execution team to enhance quality and ensure on-time delivery
4. Write complex software modules and convert legacy control system software to current platforms
5. Design new hardware solutions for control system upgrades, considering hazardous areas, space, power, and certification requirements
6. Drive continuous improvement in cyber security processes and compliance, supporting both internal teams and customers
7. Identify and resolve issues during software/hardware testing, and support Field Service during commissioning
8. Provide detailed technical quotes to support sales and guide project execution
What You Bring
9. Degree or equivalent professional accreditation in engineering, ideally in control systems, electrical, instrumentation, or software
10. Experience with industrial control systems, especially Rockwell/Allen Bradley Control Logix, Siemens PCS7, AVEVA Intouch, Factory Talk Optix, Visual Basic, .NET, or C#
11. Understanding of industrial networks and cyber security standards such as IEC-62443, NCSC CAF, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act
12. Proficiency with change/configuration management tools, business analytics, and project management software
13. Experience with gas turbine technology or similar industrial products in Oil & Gas or Energy is advantageous; transferable skills from other industries are welcome
14. Systems Engineering approach to product improvement is highly desirable