Controls Engineer

Exciting Opportunity Principal Controls Engineer Up to £70k Our client is a fast-growing clean-tech start-up revolutionising the shipping industry with wind propulsion systems. With new EU regulations driving adoption and a global retrofit market of over 30,000 ships, this is your chance to join at the very start of their journey. We re looking for a hands-on Controls Engineer who thrives in real-world environments someone who can program, test, diagnose and solve problems in deployed control systems. You don t need a marine background; the team comes from F1, Aerospace and Dyson. What matters is strong software and automation skills, an ability to apply yourself across challenges, and the drive to grow with the business as it scales worldwide. What you ll be doing: Designing, programming and testing control systems software Working with PLCs and automation tools to integrate complex hardware Getting hands-on in the field: % travel to factories and ship installations worldwide Diagnosing issues, troubleshooting and implementing fixes on live systems Helping shape engineering processes from a blank page as their first Controls Engineer What we re looking for: Strong programming background (e.g. PLCs, automation software, C/C++/Python/Matlab/Simulink or similar) Field experience testing and troubleshooting real systems A practical, problem-solving mindset attitude and adaptability matter most Someone eager to grow alongside the company and influence future ..... full job details .....