Plc Control Engineer

Notion4 Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Laptop and mobile phone

Training and development support

Professional membership support

Private healthcare

Job summary

Notion4 Ltd is seeking a PLC Control Systems Engineer with 5–10 years' experience to own control projects from design through FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover. You will work on diesel generator controls, switchgear, ATS/AMF, synchronisation, load sharing, and SCADA/HMI systems across UK sites.

The role is hybrid with 2 days in the office and UK site travel as required. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential, with a competitive salary DOE and strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in PLC/control systems.
• Experience from design through commissioning and handover.
• Familiar with generator/power control systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems.
• Produce I/O lists, alarm schedules, and test documentation.
• Lead FAT, SAT, I/O checks, loop testing and commissioning.

Skills

Industrial PLC control systems

Problem solving

Customer communication

Electrical schematics reading

Travel readiness (UK sites)

Education

Degree, HND, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Control/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC / WinCC Unified

FactoryTalk View

Modbus / Profinet protocols

Job description

PLC Control Systems Engineer

Location: Cambridgeshire / London / Belvedere - Hybrid

Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office, with UK site travel as required

Salary: Competitive / DOE

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Notion4 Ltd is looking for an experienced PLC Control Systems Engineer with approximately 5-10 years' experience to join our growing controls team.

You will take ownership of control system projects from design and programming through to FAT, SAT, commissioning and customer handover, working across power and industrial automation projects.

Key systems include diesel generator controls, switchgear, ATS/AMF, synchronisation, load sharing, HMI and SCADA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems.
• Produce FDS/DDS, I/O lists, cause & effect matrices, alarm schedules and test documentation.
• Develop software from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Configure and integrate DSE, ComAp and Woodward generator controllers.
• Develop generator synchronisation, load sharing, load management, ATS/AMF and breaker control systems.
• Interface PLCs with protection relays, power meters, UPS, BMS and EMS systems.
• Lead and support FAT, SAT, I/O checks, loop testing and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware/software, HMI/SCADA and industrial communications.
• Support RAMS, quality procedures and relevant electrical, machinery and functional safety standards.

Essential Experience

• Strong industrial PLC/control systems experience from design through to commissioning.
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Siemens TIA Portal, including SCL and/or Ladder.
• WinCC / WinCC Unified and/or FactoryTalk View.
• Experience with structured, maintainable PLC software.
• Good understanding of industrial networking and protocols including Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP and OPC UA.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Experience working with generator/power control systems is highly desirable.
• Understanding of electrical, machinery and functional safety principles.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to UK customer sites.
• Desirable: Schneider EcoStruxure, Mitsubishi, Beckhoff TwinCAT, AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, IEC 61850, DNP3, functional safety certification and CompEx/ATEX awareness.

Qualifications

Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronic, Control/Automation or Mechatronics Engineering, with previous experience in industrial controls, automation or power systems.

The Person

We are looking for a methodical, safety-focused engineer with strong problem-solving skills who can work independently and as part of a team. You will be confident communicating with customers, project teams and site personnel and comfortable working under pressure during commissioning.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension, laptop and mobile phone.
• Training and professional development support.
• Support towards relevant engineering and project management certifications.
• IET/APM professional membership support.
• Private healthcare following successful probation.

Eligiility & Security Clearance

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and hold either a British passport or UK settlement status.

Due to the nature of our projects, UK and USA Government security clearance is required for this position