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.
Senior PLC Control Systems Engineer
£50-70k + 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 both Beckhoff (TwinCAT 3) and Siemens (TIA Portal) environments
* Strong proficiency in 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 on 07519122547 for further information.