Industrial PLC Engineer – Real-Time Automation & Controls

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a PLC Engineer to develop advanced control software for industrial systems. You will design and implement PLC-based control systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and improve existing architectures. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronic/Software Engineering and strong knowledge in PLC programming, especially CODESYS and IEC 61131-3. This role offers an opportunity to impact the automation sector significantly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic/Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experienced in Tier 1 or OEM sectors.
• Strong PLC programming skills (CODESYS & IEC 61131-3).
• Skilled in real‑time debugging, control systems, and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC-based control software for bespoke systems.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and telematics.
• Debug, test, and optimise real‑time control loops.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing architectures.

Skills

PLC programming skills (CODESYS & IEC 61131-3)

Real-time debugging

Control systems knowledge

Signal processing skills

Education

Degree in Electronic/Software Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a PLC Engineer to develop advanced control software for industrial systems. You will design and implement PLC-based control systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and improve existing architectures. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electronic/Software Engineering and strong knowledge in PLC programming, especially CODESYS and IEC 61131-3. This role offers an opportunity to impact the automation sector significantly.