Control Systems Engineer (Beckhoff)

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled engineer to enhance control systems and manage PLC/SCADA projects. This role involves working on exciting projects, developing and configuring systems, and collaborating with clients to meet their needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens technologies, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. You will be part of a dynamic team that values initiative and offers opportunities for professional development. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance policy

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice programme

Mental health assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineer status

Qualifications

• Experience with Beckhoff control systems and Siemens PLC/SCADA.
• Good client-facing skills and ability to work in teams.
• 3 years of relevant experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC and SCADA system designs based on customer requirements.
• Involve in the entire software lifecycle from design to testing.
• Install and configure systems at customer sites.

Skills

Beckhoff control systems

Siemens PLC/SCADA

PLC programming

SCADA configuration

Analytical thinking

Agile methodology

Version control (Git)

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering degree or HND

3 years of experience

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3

Git

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Summary of Role:

Modification of an existing control systems held under support contracts and project work. We are looking for an engineer with experience of using Beckhoff control systems. Additional system technology includes Siemens PLC/SCADA. This role is predominantly based at our office out of our customer site with remote working opportunities.

Role Description:

• Development of PLC and/or SCADA system design and options from customer requirements
• PLC programming of control systems and configuration of SCADA from developed or given designs
• Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and configuration, and documentation (working throughout to full QA procedures) specifically production of design specifications and Test Specifications
• Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites
• Working within project team to customer deadlines
• Engineering / Computer related or appropriate engineering qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
• Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team
• Experience of producing design documentation and Test Specifications
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC programming – IEC 61131-3 Structured text.
• Familiarity with Unit testing.
• Agile working methodology.
• Version control software (Git).
• Must be able to attain UK Security Clearance
• Driving licence
• 3 years’ experience expectation to fulfil requirements of this post
• Knowledge of project lifecycle
• PLC system design, coding, testing and commissioning
• SCADA system design, configuration and commissioning
• Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry

Personal Qualities:

• Analytical thinking with a clear logical approach to problem solving
• Confident and capable and able to work accurately under own initiative and within a team environment
• Ability to learn quickly, understand client requirements and translate these into an effective solution
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to own workstreams
• Safe work ethic

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• Pension
• Life assurance policy
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice programme
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered

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To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.