Instrumentation & PLC Engineer

CV-LibrarySouthampton, HampshirepermanentPosted: 28 August 2026
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About this position:

Join a specialist engineering company designing and manufacturing load monitoring and measurement systems used across the marine and offshore industries.

Working within a close-knit team, you’ll take ownership of PLC & instrumentation projects across the full lifecycle - from design and programming through to testing, FAT/SAT and commissioning.

Job Responsibilities:

* Design, deliver and document instrumentation & PLC systems for customer requirements

* Develop PLC logic in Ladder or SCL and produce HMI screen layouts

* Produce system specifications, wiring diagrams, BOMs & I/O tables

* Build and complete in-house testing of designed systems

* Lead FAT & SAT activities, including client sign-off

* Provide customer support and troubleshooting for PLC & instrumentation systems

* Carry out on-site installation, commissioning, calibration & fault finding

* Provide system training to end users

* Travel to ships and vessels for calibration and commissioning activities

Experience Required:

* Strong Siemens S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal & WinCC experience

* Experience with control cabinet design & electrical schematics

* Knowledge of Profibus, Profinet & Modbus TCP/IP

* Familiarity with RS232, RS485 ASCII & Modbus protocols

* Experience with FAT, SAT & technical documentation

* Degree/HND in Electrical, Controls or Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent experience

* Comfortable with client-facing work and international travel

* ATEX, 440VAC/motor controls and BOSIET/GWO desirable

* Able to meet ENG1B or OGUK Medical requirements and hold a valid passport

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