2 of 2 PLC Engineer Jobs in the South East

Are you a junior engineer with a passion for automation, controls, and real-world problem solving? Were working with a fast-growing engineering team developing advanced technology within a high-impact, sustainability-driven industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to build hands-on experience in automation and control systems with cutting-edge technology and supportive mentorship. What Youll Be … Doing: Supporting the development and programming of PLC control systems using platforms such as Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 and Siemens TIA Portal Assisting in the testing, integration, and commissioning of automation systems across multidisciplinary projects Creating and maintaining technical documentation and user-friendly guides Collaborating with software, electrical, and mechanical teams to ensure smooth system delivery Contributing to remote and … occasional on-site commissioning and support activities What Were Looking For: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field Some exposure to PLC programming (academic, internship, or early-career experience) Familiarity with structured text, ladder logic, or industrial control systems Enthusiasm to learn and grow in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment Strong communication and problem-solving More ❯

We are supporting our client, a UK leader in automated logistics solutions, in the search for experienced PLC Commissioning Engineers to support a range of upcoming projects across the Midlands and Northern England. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, cutting-edge logistics systems using Siemens TIA Portal, on a contract basis outside IR35. Key Responsibilities … Commissioning of fully automated logistics systems (e.g. conveyor technology, material handling) Configure, test, and validate Siemens PLC software (TIA Portal) to meet project requirements Travel to UK customer sites to support commissioning activities (occasional overseas travel may be required) Ensure systems are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with defined quality standards Provide customer support and training … up phases Independently manage the preparation, execution, and close-out of commissioning tasks Work collaboratively with wider teams to ensure smooth handover to downstream departments Requirements: Strong experience in PLC programming and commissioning, ideally with a focus on Siemens TIA Portal Background in electrical engineering, automation, or mechatronics Previous experience working on automated material handling or logistics systems is More ❯