Subsea Maritime PLC & Control Systems Engineer

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company in Plymouth is seeking a PLC and Control System Design Engineer to support the design and programming of advanced PLC-based control systems. The role involves collaborative work with multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing projects from initial design through deployment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical, Robotics or a related field, alongside at least 3 years of experience in PLC systems development. Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid overtime opportunities

Support towards Chartered Engineer status

Access to professional development and training

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years experience designing and programming PLC control systems.
• Proven ability to fault-find, optimise, and document PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLC-based control systems.
• Integrate with motors, actuators, sensors, and communication networks.
• Support project lifecycle from concept design to operational deployment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Fault-finding

PLC programming

Industrial communication protocols

Education

Degree in Electrical, Robotics or related discipline

Job description

An innovative engineering company in Plymouth is seeking a PLC and Control System Design Engineer to support the design and programming of advanced PLC-based control systems. The role involves collaborative work with multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing projects from initial design through deployment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical, Robotics or a related field, alongside at least 3 years of experience in PLC systems development. Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth are offered.