Senior Automation & Control Engineer – Hybrid, Global Projects

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Automation and Control Engineer to design, program, and commission advanced automation systems for diverse industrial clients. The role blends remote work with on-site client visits for project implementation and support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC programming (Siemens S7, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC), plus knowledge of Profinet/EtherNet/IP/Modbus TCP/IP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven PLC programming proficiency (Siemens S7, Rockwell).
• Strong HMI/SCADA software experience (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC).
• Strong understanding of Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC and DCS control strategies.
• Program and configure HMI/SCADA systems for visualization and control.
• Specify automation hardware and select I/O modules, sensors, actuators.
• Create detailed electrical drawings, control narratives, and docs.
• Commission new systems; conduct FAT/SAT; provide client support.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues and resolve quickly.
• Collaborate with clients, PMs, and other engineering disciplines.
• Stay current with automation tech, software updates, best practices.
• Provide technical training and client support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Client engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell Logix 5000

Wonderware

Ignition

WinCC

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Automation and Control Engineer to design, program, and commission advanced automation systems for diverse industrial clients. The role blends remote work with on-site client visits for project implementation and support.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC programming (Siemens S7, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA (Wonderware, Ignition, WinCC), plus knowledge of Profinet/EtherNet/IP/Modbus TCP/IP.