Lead PLC Control Systems Engineer

Job Description

Are you a Lead PLC Control Systems Engineer ready to to join a pioneering team that's delivering innovative, energy-efficient propulsion solutions?\n\nThis is an opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking engineering project with real-world impact. If you're driven by problem-solving, thrive in dynamic environments, and enjoy working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams — this role is for you.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\n * \n\n Innovate and Create: Design, develop, and maintain advanced PLC control systems focused on performance, reliability, and maintainability.\n\n * \n\n Precision Programming: Build solutions using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Siemens TIA Portal, applying structured text and object-oriented programming principles.\n\n * \n\n Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.\n\n * \n\n Modular Development: Develop scalable, reusable control libraries that follow structured version control workflows (Git/Git Flow).\n\n * \n\n Documentation Excellence: Produce comprehensive technical documentation to support independent commissioning and maintenance by third parties.\n\n * \n\n Commissioning: Support deployment and commissioning of systems, both remotely and on-site as required.\n\n * \n\n User-Centric Design: Ensure systems are maintainable by non-specialist users, even in demanding environments.\n\n * \n\n Safety & Standards: Implement safety-critical functionality and work with a range of control hardware — including drives, sensors, and actuators.\n\n * \n\n Lifecycle Support: Provide ongoing system support and implement improvements as systems evolve.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n * \n\n Academic Background: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field (Master’s ).\n\n * \n\n Technical Expertise: Strong experience programming PLCs, particularly using Beckhoff (TwinCAT 3) and Siemens (TIA Portal).\n\n * \n\n Programming Skills: Proficiency in structured text and object-oriented programming.\n\n * \n\n Version Control: Familiarity with Git and Git Flow versioning practices.\n\n * \n\n Commissioning Experience: Demonstrated ability to commission systems in production environments with a focus on usability and robustness.\n\n * \n\n Safety Knowledge: Experience programming safety PLCs and implementing safety-related functions.\n\n * \n\n Hardware Familiarity: Knowledge of electronic drives, sensors, actuators, and optionally, hydraulic or pneumatic systems.\n\n * \n\n Team Player: Comfortable collaborating with engineering peers, writing documentation, and using agile tools such as Jira.\n\nNice to Have\n\n * \n\n Experience supporting production systems and understanding end-user needs\n\n * \n\n Willingness to travel occasionally for commissioning and reviews\n\n * \n\n Interest in sustainable technology and innovation\n\n * \n\n Thrives in a small, high-performing technical team