Control Systems Engineer-PLC Control systems, SW London hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to work in a regulated defence environment based in Surrey. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining PLC and SCADA solutions for naval platform management systems. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience with Siemens PLCs and be familiar with communication protocols, functional safety, and product security. The position offers flexible and hybrid working options along with benefits such as private healthcare and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Private healthcare

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in PLC engineering environment.
• Familiarity with Siemens S7-300/400.
• Experience in regulated sectors like Defence or Maritime.

Responsibilities

• Capture, interpret, and develop customer requirements.
• Specify, design, and test solutions for PLC control systems.
• Manage data communications with third-party equipment.

Skills

Technical Documentation

PLC Control Systems

Functional Safety

Communication Protocols

Software Testing

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HNC/HND in related disciplines

Job description

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer with PLC control systems and SCADA

Are you eager to work in a highly regulated defence environment? Based in Surrey. Salary TBC.

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We are seeking skilled engineers for a position that offers the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge PLC and HCI solutions for naval platform management systems deployed on the UK submarine fleet.

This role is ideal for engineers familiar with Siemens PLCs and large infrastructure SCADA solutions, focusing on functional safety and product security.

Our work supports UK-wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, which are critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy.

Responsibilities:

1. Capture, interpret, and develop customer requirements
2. Produce technical documentation in accordance with company and customer procedures
3. Specify, design, and test solutions for PLC control systems
4. Manage data communications with third-party equipment
5. Develop PLC software from formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts, or Pseudo Code
6. Validate software designs through analysis and testing
7. Support the preparation of contract changes and proposals
8. Ensure compliance with company standards and statutory requirements
9. Provide input to project meetings and team briefings
10. Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested

Benefits:

Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed schedule with every other Friday off. Benefits include private healthcare, career development opportunities, and performance bonuses.

We are looking for:

• Experience in designing and integrating large-scale PLC Control Systems based on Siemens S7-300/400 (Step 7 Professional Classic)
• Experience with Fault Tolerant, High Availability, and Safety Integrated PLC Solutions
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, ModBus, TCP/IP, UDP, and ASCII
• Proficiency in producing technical documentation
• Experience with SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration
• Understanding of software development life cycles, processes, and procedures
• Minimum of 5 years in a PLC engineering environment
• Understanding of testing and commissioning processes
• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related disciplines such as CI engineering or Systems engineering
• Experience within Defence, Maritime (Ship's machinery and control systems), Aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors (e.g., Oil & Gas, Pharma, PetroChem)