Hybrid Senior PLC Controls Engineer – Electrical Systems

James Fisher and Sons plc; Westhill; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Controls PLC) to provide engineering design solutions and support across its product range. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and control system design skills, experience with major PLC platforms, and the ability to work independently and in a team. This full-time role, based in Westhill, offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and benefits, contributing to impactful projects across safety and innovation.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Proven electrical and control system design skills.
• Experience with major PLC platforms including Siemens.
• Ability to write, debug, and optimize code in various programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design input to new systems and support the existing product range.
• Liaise with internal departments to provide the best technical solutions.
• Create engineering documentation such as specifications and assembly instructions.

Skills

Electrical and control system design skills

Experience with PLC platforms: Siemens, WAGO, Codesys

Ability to write, debug, and optimize code in Ladder Logic

Ability to read and create electrical schematics

Troubleshooting during commissioning

Education

Electrical and Electronics / Control Systems engineering degree

Job description

A global engineering services company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Controls PLC) to provide engineering design solutions and support across its product range. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and control system design skills, experience with major PLC platforms, and the ability to work independently and in a team. This full-time role, based in Westhill, offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and benefits, contributing to impactful projects across safety and innovation.