Graduate Control Systems Engineer

Mitsubishi Power EMEA; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power EMEA invites a recent graduate or early-career engineer to join the Engineering Department as a Graduate Control System Engineer. You will support control system design, troubleshooting, upgrades, documentation, testing and site implementation with a focus on reliability, availability and safety.

The role is development-focused, with work across control systems, industrial networks, digital solutions and cybersecurity, including hands-on site assignments and cross-team

Qualifications

• Graduate-level education in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Systems Engineering, Automation, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Fluency in business English.
• Strong interest in control systems, industrial automation, power generation, digital solutions and cybersecurity.
• Basic knowledge of control systems, control logic and interactions with operational equipment.
• Fundamental understanding of industrial communication protocols and basic IT/OT networking.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of Mitsubishi Power control systems for turbines and generators.
• Provide design, implementation, troubleshooting and technical support for control systems.
• Assist with fault identification, problem-solving and technical investigation.
• Support hardware and software updates and upgrades to control systems.
• Participate in site work to apply upgrades and support solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation and Control

Systems Engineering

Automation

Software Engineering

Tools

Modbus

ControlNet

Ethernet/IP

OPC

TCP/IP networking

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mitsubishi Power EMEA provides after-sales engineering and technical support for the operation and maintenance of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, control systems and auxiliary systems across the region. As a Graduate Control System Engineer, you will join the Engineering Department and support the delivery of technical solutions for customers’ control systems, with a focus on reliability, availability, safety and cybersecurity.

This is a development-focused role for a recent graduate or early-career engineer with a degree in Instrumentation and Control, Systems Engineering, Automation, Software Engineering or a related discipline. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support control system design, troubleshooting, upgrades, documentation, testing and site implementation. Over time, you will develop technical capability across Mitsubishi Power control systems, industrial networks, digital solutions, cybersecurity, gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and associated auxiliary systems.

What will you do in the role?

• Support the operation and maintenance of Mitsubishi Power control systems for gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and relevant auxiliary systems during scheduled outages, forced outages and normal operation.
• Work with the Control System team to provide design, implementation, troubleshooting and technical support for customers’ control system-related issues.
• Assist with fault identification, problem-solving and technical investigation relating to control systems, instrumentation, auxiliary systems and industrial equipment.
• Support hardware and software solutions to update, modify and upgrade customer control systems.
• Participate in site work to apply control system upgrades, update equipment and support the implementation of technical solutions.
• Support on-site commissioning activities by referring to relevant diagrams, manuals, specifications, procedures and control system documentation.
• Verify, maintain and troubleshoot control systems, auxiliary systems and instrumentation to help ensure correct device functionality.
• Assist with control logic, configuration, programming, testing and validation activities under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Support control system upgrade projects, including Mitsubishi Power systems and other customer control system environments.
• Contribute to activities relating to TOMONI, Mitsubishi Power’s integrated digital solutions platform, including promotion, installation and technical implementation support.
• Support cybersecurity-related control system activities, including cybersecurity packages, Windows upgrades, network-related improvements and control system resilience.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures, specifications and other engineering documents in line with the company quality management system.
• Support sales and tendering activities by providing technical information and documentation for requests for quotation, purchase orders and customer proposals, under the instruction of senior engineers.
• Work with colleagues across Engineering, Programme Management, Commercial, Tendering and other internal teams to support customer requirements and business opportunities.
• Travel to power station sites for control system-related work as required.
• Support customer emergency issues when needed, including occasional off-hours or weekend support where operational circumstances require a rapid response.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Graduate-level education, ideally a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control, Systems Engineering, Automation, Software Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Fluency in business English.
• Strong interest in control systems, industrial automation, power generation, digital solutions and cybersecurity.
• Basic knowledge of control systems, control logic and how control systems interact with operational equipment.
• Fundamental understanding of industrial communication protocols, such as Modbus, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP or OPC, together with basic IT/OT networking knowledge.
• Awareness of TCP/IP networking, industrial network environments and network cybersecurity.
• Ability to read and understand technical diagrams, manuals, procedures and engineering documentation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and practical approach to technical issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to support technical reports, procedures, specifications and proposal documents.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks, priorities and deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, solution-focused and willing to learn, with the flexibility to travel to customer sites and support urgent operational issues when required.

Additional Information

At Mitsubishi Power EMEA, we are committed to building a workplace where people feel respected, included and able to contribute.

Our strength comes from the different experiences, perspectives and expertise of our people. Across our business, we work with colleagues from a wide range of countries, cultures, disciplines and backgrounds, and we believe this diversity helps us make better decisions, solve complex problems and deliver stronger outcomes for our customers.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and potential. We are committed to providing a fair and consistent recruitment process, giving every candidate the opportunity to demonstrate what they can bring to the role.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to understand how we can best support you.

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