PLC Engineer

Owen Daniels; Runcorn; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice pension 5% employer-m

Private healthcare

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a PLC & Industrial Automation Engineer for UK projects across energy assets. You will deliver HMI design, PLC programming and Edge Compute integration to connect on-site energy assets with cloud platforms.

Role requires Siemens S7 PLC programming with TIA Portal, Linux Edge Compute, Docker, IoT Hub, and cloud integration. Remote-first with occasional travel to client sites, including Liverpool, and collaboration with EC&I engineers and software teams.

Qualifications

• Strong industrial automation background with HMI design and Siemens S7 PLC programming.
• Experience with TIA Portal V19 and Siemens SCL.
• Knowledge of Linux Edge Compute environments (Debian) and cloud integration.
• Familiarity with Docker, Python, C#, TCP/IP, MQTT, OPC-UA and IoT Edge.
• Engineering or electrical qualification with hands-on PLC/commissioning experience.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum, Azure DevOps and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• 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 asset management platform.
• Work with EC&I engineers, software developers and site teams to troubleshoot issues and deliver projects to deadlines.
• Integrate control systems with cloud-based platforms for remote monitoring and diagnostics.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, connectivity and system performance, supporting knowledge transfer.

Skills

Siemens S7 PLC programming

TIA Portal V19

Linux Edge Compute

Azure IoT Hub

Docker

Python

C#

TCP/IP

MQTT

OPC-UA

IoT Edge

BS 7671

Agile/Scrum

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Teams

UK driving licence

Education

Engineering or electrical qualification (degree, HNC/HND or equivalent)

Tools

Docker

Debian

UNIX

Qbee

Azure IoT Hub

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)

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.

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