Control Systems Engineer - ST/Ladder (Global Travel)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Company Car
Annual Bonus
Overtime (1.5x)
International Travel Opportunities
Flexible Hours
Training
Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for a Cambridge-based role focused on PLC software using ladder logic and structured text. You will work with Siemens/Omron hardware, write new code, debug, and support remote service engineers, with occasional site visits and international travel.

The role offers a salary of £50,000-£55,000 plus a company car, annual bonus, 1.5x overtime, flexible hours, training, and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Experience in PLC controls and systems engineering.
  • Desire to develop and progress in career.
  • UK driving license.

Responsibilities

  • Write new PLC software and develop existing code.
  • Resolve issues on a wide range of technology.
  • Debug and test new code.
  • Assist service engineers remotely.
  • Occasional travel with international opportunities.

Skills

Ladder Logic
Structured Text
TIA Portal

Tools

Siemens
Omron
HMI/SCADA

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Control Systems Engineer for a Cambridge-based role focused on PLC software using ladder logic and structured text. You will work with Siemens/Omron hardware, write new code, debug, and support remote service engineers, with occasional site visits and international travel.

The role offers a salary of £50,000-£55,000 plus a company car, annual bonus, 1.5x overtime, flexible hours, training, and clear progression opportunities.

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