PLC Instrumentation Engineer

Mana Resourcing Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with Siemens S7 PLCs, focusing on designing and programming PLC software for a variety of projects. The successful candidate will engage in developing P&IDs, preparing instrument data, and ensuring the successful execution of electrical and instrumentation tasks. This progressive organization values innovation and growth, providing a supportive environment for career advancement. If you are eager to make an impact in a reputable company, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Health Care

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in programming Siemens S7 PLCs is essential.
• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC software for various projects.
• Prepare wiring schematics, BOMs, and I/O lists.

Skills

Siemens S7 PLC programming

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Controls knowledge

LV electrical circuit design

AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Instrumentation/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: Thursday, 17th April 2025

Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

The COMPANY
Our client is a well established Global manufacturer of power generation/turbines/combustion to a myriad of industries including Marine, Petrochemical, Waste to Energy, Hospitals, Education, Offshore Oil & Gas, Power Generation, etc. Their market leading comprehensive product range means that they have gained an enviable global reputation synonymous with excellence in the +100 countries that utilise their products/services. We are proud to be an integral part of their ongoing expansion, providing them with suitable local staff to complement their outstanding existing team.

The ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Controls/Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with experience of working with Siemens S7 PLCs to join a successful & expanding organisation. Due to continued planned growth they now require an additional controls engineer. The main purpose of this position will be to programme Siemens 7 PLCs. The scope of this role will also include:

1. Designing & programming PLC software
2. Review project file and confirm Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls scope
3. Development of the P&IDs
4. Preparation of Instrument Data, Electrical drives (VSD) and MCC data sheets
5. Review of the vendor quote
6. Production of wiring schematics and connection diagrams
7. Preparation of BOMs
8. Prepare the PLC /DCS I/O lists

The PERSON

The right candidate will be an intelligent and dynamic individual who wants to develop their career further within this progressive organisation:

1. Experience of programming Siemens 7 PLCs
2. Well educated in a relevant discipline (Instrumentation /Electrical/ Electronic Engineering)
3. Experienced in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
4. Controls knowledge
5. Competent in LV electrical circuit design and panel design
6. Conversant with P&IDs
7. AutoCAD

Salary: Depending on Experience

PACKAGE includes:
Pension
Health Care
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Cover

Location:

This role is commutable from:

Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Stamford, Grantham, Newark, Nottingham, Northampton, Leicester, Corby, Kettering, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Spalding, St. Neots, Bourne, Wisbech, Sleaford, Lincoln.