Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a UK-based engineering firm specializing in sustainable maritime technologies. As a Senior PLC Control Systems Engineer, you'll design and maintain innovative control systems, ensuring reliability and performance. Work with a diverse team to transform the shipping industry, while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in PLC programming with experience in Beckhoff and Siemens environments.
• Experience developing modular, maintainable code prioritizing supportability.
• Strong proficiency in structured text and object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced PLC-based control systems.
• Commission systems in production environments and support handovers.
• Provide remote support and on-site visits for commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

structured text

object-oriented programming

version control systems

strong understanding of electronic drive systems

knowledge of marine or offshore control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Siemens TIA Portal

Git

Job description

Job Description

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 )
• 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.