PLC Control Systems Engineer

Join a UK-based engineering business at the forefront of maritime innovation, specialising in sustainable technologies that are transforming the shipping industry.

Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and a culture that prioritises professional development and work-life balance. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts from various industries, including aerospace, automotive and marine, to deliver cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of maritime operations.

PLC Control Systems Engineer

£40-50k + Pension, Life Insurance, Healthcare

Hampshire. Ref: 2441

If you want to work for a business who are leading the way in supporting the marine sector to become carbon neutral whilst working in a fantastic office with views of the sea, this is the place for you.

Control Systems Engineer - The Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced PLC-based control systems with a focus on reliability, performance and maintainability
• Program control systems using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Siemens TIA Portal, with structured text and object-oriented programming principles
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, and software) to ensure seamless integration and deployment of control solutions
• Commission systems in production environments and support smooth handovers to production and service teams
• Provide remote support where required and occasional on-site visits for commissioning or operational review

Control Systems Engineer  - The Person:

• Bachelor''s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Proven expertise in PLC programming, with experience in Beckhoff (TwinCAT 3) or Siemens (TIA Portal) environments
• Experience of structured text and object-oriented programming
• Experience developing modular, maintainable code with a focus on long-term supportability
• Proficient with version control systems, especially Git with Git Flow practices
• Experience in code peer review processes, technical documentation and system handover
• Knowledge of marine or offshore control systems, and an understanding of the challenges of supporting systems in remote or autonomous environments
• Strong understanding of electronic drive systems, sensors, and actuators
• Experience with Hydraulic or Pneumatic systems
• Experience with programming safety PLCs and implementing safety-critical functions

Located on the South Coast, this role would be commutable from this role would be commutable from Portsmouth, Fareham, Port Solent, Portsmouth & Southampton. Keen to talk to people who are happy to relocate to the area.  Call Sarah Clarke for further information.