Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

Principal Control Systems Engineer

Copello are working with a defence client who are recruiting an experienced Control Systems Engineer, who has PLC and SCADA experience. This position offers the unique opportunity to design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge PLC and HCI solutions for management systems. You will play a critical role in both the development of the product and the continued support in regard to in-service and through life operational capability, supporting mission-critical naval operations.

This role is ideal for engineers familiar with PLCs and large infrastructure SCADA solutions, with a specific focus on functional safety and product security.

Responsibilities:

• Produce technical documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
• Capture, interpret and develop customer requirements
• Specify, design and test solutions for PLC control systems
• Manage data communications with third party equipment
• Develop PLC software from multiple design formats such as Block Diagrams, Flow Charts or Pseudo Code
• Validate software designs through analysis and test
• Support the preparation of contract changes and proposals
• Be aware of and comply with company standards of conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
• Provide input to project meetings and team briefings
• Undertake any other reasonable task as requested

We are looking for:

• Experience of Fault Tolerant, High Availability and Safety Integrated PLC Solutions
• Design and integration of large-scale PLC Control Systems
• Experience of Industrial Communication protocols and networking standards such as; Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, ModBus, TCP/IP, UDP and ASCII
• Production of technical documentation
• SCADA/PLC interfacing and driver configuration
• Software development lifecycles, processes and procedures
• 5+ years in a PLC engineering environment
• Understanding of testing and commissioning
• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic engineering or a related discipline e.g. C&I engineering, Systems engineering
• Experience within Defence, Maritime (Ship’s machinery and control systems), Aerospace, or a similarly regulated industrial sector (e.g. Oil & Gas, Pharma or End-to-End Involvement: Be part of a team responsible for the development of ICS products, playing a critical role in ensuring the security, performance, and compliance of these cutting-edge systems.

If you feel you have the skills and experience please apply now, or send an up to date version of your CV to jessica@copello.co.uk and we will be in touch for a further conversation.