Instrumentation and Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to join their innovative team in Portsmouth. This role involves undertaking functional design, providing expert advice, and collaborating with both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for electrical and electronic installations, designing test infrastructure, and producing technical documents. If you have a strong background in PLC and SCADA programming along with a relevant STEM degree, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Relevant STEM degree required for this engineering role.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA programming is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake functional design and provide specialist advice.
• Liaise with customers as part of a technical team.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

C&I system verification

Technical documentation

Electrical/Electronic installation

Communications Systems knowledge

Education

STEM Degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allan Bradley PLCs

Fanuc PLCs

Job description

Job Description

Senior / Principal Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Portsmouth (relocation available)

Salary: £48k - £65k, plus overtime

What you’ll be doing as a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer:

1. Undertaking functional design, providing specialist advice and producing evidence
2. Liaising with internal and external customers as part of a technical team
3. Electrical/Electronic installation for Comms and C&I
4. Design of Test Infrastructure and Hardware
5. Write and produce technical & test documents

Your skills and experiences as a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer:

1. A relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Degree or equivalent
2. Experience in PLC and SCADA programming, C&I system verification test design or parts specification would be advantageous
3. Good technical knowledge of practicing in at least one of the following areas: Communications Systems (Voice Over IP (VOIP) networks, Broadcast (PA) or trunked radio systems) or Control & Instrumentation (Siemens, Allan Bradley and Fanuc PLCs)

All successful Controls & Instrumentation Engineering candidates will be contacted within two working days of application.