Remote PLC & SCADA Systems Engineer

Placements24; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Professional development budget

Remote-first work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced control systems for manufacturing and infrastructure projects. This remote-first role emphasizes PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and industrial networking, with a focus on robust, scalable solutions and remote collaboration with clients.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial controls, strong PLC/SCADA experience, cybersecurity awareness, and the ability to work autonomously on multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial control systems design, programming, and implementation.
• Extensive experience with major PLC platforms (Siemens S7, TIA Portal; Rockwell ControlLogix, Studio 5000) and SCADA/HMI software (Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC).
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols and cybersecurity principles.
• Proficiency in system troubleshooting and diagnostics in a virtual environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from various manufacturers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Develop and implement SCADA systems and HMI applications.
• Configure and maintain industrial networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).
• Develop and troubleshoot industrial automation solutions for complex processes.
• Collaborate remotely with clients and internal teams to define project requirements and deliver optimal solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, P&IDs, programming logic, and user manuals.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for installed control systems.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in industrial automation and control technologies.
• Ensure all developed systems meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
• Participate in virtual project meetings, design reviews, and commissioning processes.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI expertise

Industrial networking

Remote collaboration

Technical documentation

Virtual troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Control Systems/Related field

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

Rockwell ControlLogix/Studio 5000

Ignition

Wonderware

WinCC

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Profibus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced control systems for manufacturing and infrastructure projects. This remote-first role emphasizes PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and industrial networking, with a focus on robust, scalable solutions and remote collaboration with clients.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial controls, strong PLC/SCADA experience, cybersecurity awareness, and the ability to work autonomously on multiple