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Instrumentation & PLC Engineer

Job in Southampton, Hampshire County, SO15, England, UK
Listing for: Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 62000 GBP Yearly GBP 42000.00 62000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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, 440

    VAC/motor controls and BOSIET/GWO desirable
  • Able to meet ENG1B or OGUK Medical requirements and hold a valid passport
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