Control System Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK engineering business focused on sustainable maritime technologies as a Control Systems Engineer. In this role, you will design and maintain sophisticated PLC systems, work within a diverse team, and contribute to making the marine sector carbon neutral. Offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position emphasizes professional development and work-life balance. Located in Portsmouth, this role is suitable for both local and relocating professionals.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for professional development

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Proven expertise in PLC programming and knowledge of Beckhoff and Siemens environments.
• Strong proficiency in structured text and object-oriented programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC-based control systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integration.
• Commission systems in production and provide remote support.

Skills

PLC programming

structured text

object-oriented programming

modular code development

Git

technical documentation

marine control systems knowledge

electronic drive systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

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Recruitment Specialist - Control & Automation Technology

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.

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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.

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