PLC / Automation Engineer
PLC / Automation Engineer
Location: Wirral
Salary - Competitive and negotiable, dependent on experience.
We are working with an established provider of electrical engineering services operating across marine, industrial, commercial, military, and offshore sectors. With particular expertise in marine electrical systems, the organisation delivers a wide range of projects - from minor repairs and maintenance to large-scale refits, across various vessel types and industrial environments, This role is based in Wirral.
As a PLC / Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems. The role focuses on developing robust automation solutions using PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and associated instrumentation to enhance performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities of PLC / Automation Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for industrial automation systems
Configure and program HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks
Develop control system architectures and electrical control schematics
Perform system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning
Troubleshoot and resolve automation, instrumentation, and electrical control issues
Modify and optimise existing automation systems to improve performance
Produce and maintain technical documentations
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers on multidisciplinary projects
Support maintenance teams with diagnostics and training
Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and industrial regulations
Occasionally attend harbour and sea trials where required
Desirable Experience
Motion control systems
Robotics
Drives (VFDs / servo systems)
Functional safety systems (SIL, safety PLCs)
Industrial networking and cybersecurity
Experience in one or more of the following sectors:
Manufacturing, Oil & Gas ,Marine / Offshore, Water Treatment, Energy
Occasional travel to customer locations, including potential international travel
Work within electrical panels, machinery environments, and industrial settings
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
Location: Wirral
Salary - Competitive and negotiable, dependent on experience.
We are working with an established provider of electrical engineering services operating across marine, industrial, commercial, military, and offshore sectors. With particular expertise in marine electrical systems, the organisation delivers a wide range of projects - from minor repairs and maintenance to large-scale refits, across various vessel types and industrial environments, This role is based in Wirral.
As a PLC / Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, testing, and commissioning industrial control systems. The role focuses on developing robust automation solutions using PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and associated instrumentation to enhance performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities of PLC / Automation Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain PLC programs for industrial automation systems
Configure and program HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks
Develop control system architectures and electrical control schematics
Perform system integration, testing, and on-site commissioning
Troubleshoot and resolve automation, instrumentation, and electrical control issues
Modify and optimise existing automation systems to improve performance
Produce and maintain technical documentations
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers on multidisciplinary projects
Support maintenance teams with diagnostics and training
Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and industrial regulations
Occasionally attend harbour and sea trials where required
Desirable Experience
Motion control systems
Robotics
Drives (VFDs / servo systems)
Functional safety systems (SIL, safety PLCs)
Industrial networking and cybersecurity
Experience in one or more of the following sectors:
Manufacturing, Oil & Gas ,Marine / Offshore, Water Treatment, Energy
Occasional travel to customer locations, including potential international travel
Work within electrical panels, machinery environments, and industrial settings
Strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines