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Senior PLC Controls Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: PO1, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Senior PLC Control Systems Engineer
Are you ready to make waves in sustainable engineering? Join us on a journey to redefine the future of maritime technology!
About the Project Our ground-breaking technology is a sustainable propulsion solution that’s as efficient as it is innovative. And we’re looking for a skilled PLC Control Systems Engineer to be part of this game-changing mission.
Your Role in the Revolution As a Senior PLC Control Systems Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering advanced control solutions for our sustainable propulsion solution for our maritime technology.
This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact on the global shift toward sustainable shipping. If you’re a problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments and loves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do:
* Innovate and Create: Design, develop, and maintain state-of-the-art PLC control systems focused on reliability, performance, and maintainability.
* Program with Precision: Use Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Siemens TIA Portal to craft solutions using structured text and object-oriented programming principles.
* Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
* Develop for Scalability: Build modular, reusable code libraries that adhere to rigorous standards and version control workflows (Git/Git Flow).
* Documentation Done Right: Generate clear, comprehensive documentation to empower third parties to independently commission and maintain systems.
* Hands-On Delivery: Commission systems in production environments, providing remote and occasional on-site support.
* Design for the End User: Create systems maintainable by non-specialist operators, even in challenging maritime conditions.
* Ensure Safety and Standards: Program safety functions with compliance to relevant standards, and work with drives, sensors, and actuators to deliver robust control behaviors.
* Support and Evolve: Participate in lifecycle support, providing updates and enhancements as needed.
What You Bring:
* Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
* Technical Mastery: Expertise in PLC programming with Beckhoff (TwinCAT 3) and Siemens (TIA Portal).
* Programming Excellence: Strong skills in structured text and object-oriented programming.
* Version Control Expertise: Proficiency with Git and Git Flow practices.
* Proven Experience: Track record of commissioning systems in production environments with a focus on usability and reliability.
* Safety and Support: Experience programming safety PLCs and implementing safety-critical functions.
* System Knowledge: Familiarity with electronic drives, sensors, actuators, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
* Team-Oriented: Collaborative mindset and experience with peer reviews, technical documentation, and agile tools like Jira.
Preferred Extras:
* Practical understanding of production support and end-user needs.
* Willingness to travel for commissioning and operational reviews.
* A passion for sustainability and innovation.
* Thrives in a small, high-performing team environmentBefore You Apply
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