PLC Engineer

Owen Daniels; Liverpool City Region; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension with employer match

Private healthcare

Training opportunities

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced PLC & Industrial Automation Engineer to support UK energy projects. You will design HMIs, program Siemens S7 PLCs, and integrate Edge Compute with cloud platforms to optimise energy assets.

Remote-first role with occasional travel to the Liverpool office and client sites, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams and on-site commissioning.

Qualifications

• Strong industrial automation background with HMI design and Siemens S7 PLC programming.
• Experience with Linux Edge Compute environments including Debian and Docker.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, MQTT, OPC-UA and IoT Edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HMI design, PLC programming, and Edge Compute integration for site commissioning.
• Configure, test and commission control systems with integration to asset management platform.
• Collaborate with EC&I engineers, software developers and site teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Siemens S7

TIA Portal V19

HMI design

Edge compute

Docker

Python

MQTT

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Azure IoT Hub

Debian Linux

UNIX

OPC-UA

Job description

Are you an experienced PLC & Industrial Automation Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

Our client, a growing energy solutions business, is looking to recruit a PLC & Industrial Automation Engineer to support the delivery of innovative energy projects across the UK. Working at the intersection of industrial automation, controls and digital integration, you'll be responsible for PLC programming, HMI design and Edge Compute integration, helping connect and optimise on-site energy assets through cloud-based technology.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Siemens PLC systems, TIA Portal and industrial automation, alongside knowledge of Linux-based Edge Compute environments and cloud integration. You'll be comfortable working collaboratively across technical teams, supporting commissioning activities and occasionally travelling to client sites.

PLC & Industrial Automation Engineer

Permanent

Full-time

Remote-first (occasional travel to the Liverpool office and UK client sites)

PLC & Industrial Automation Engineer

Job Description

• Deliver HMI design, PLC programming and Edge Compute integration to support site commissioning and project delivery.
• Configure, test and commission control systems, ensuring reliable performance and integration with the company's asset management platform.
• Work closely with EC&I engineers, software developers and site teams to troubleshoot technical issues and deliver projects to deadlines.
• Integrate control systems with cloud-based platforms to enable remote monitoring, diagnostics, optimisation and operation of energy assets.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, connectivity and system performance, supporting knowledge transfer and ongoing system development.

PLC & Industrial Automation Engineer

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Strong industrial automation background, including HMI design and Siemens S7 PLC programming, with mandatory experience of TIA Portal V19 and Siemens SCL.
• Experience with Linux Edge Compute environments, including Debian, Docker, UNIX commands, container installation and upgrades, and Qbee and/or Azure IoT Hub.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Python, C#, TCP/IP, MQTT, OPC-UA and IoT Edge technologies.
• Engineering or electrical qualification (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience), with hands‑on PLC and component commissioning experience and knowledge of BS 7671.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments, using Azure DevOps and Microsoft Teams, alongside strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence.

Company Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance (four times annual salary).
• Salary sacrifice pension with 5% employer-matched contributions.
• Private healthcare (BUPA or equivalent).
• Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to work with innovative energy and automation technologies.