R&D Control Systems Engineer

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy technology company in Lincoln is looking for an R&D Control Systems Engineer to design and develop advanced control systems for gas turbines. You will lead efforts to modernize equipment, enhance reliability, and improve cyber security processes. The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree and experience with industrial control systems. Join a team dedicated to sustainable energy solutions, and enjoy benefits like medical coverage and opportunities for project leadership.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with a global team

Medical benefits

Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional accreditation in engineering, ideally in control systems, electrical, instrumentation, or software.
• Experience with industrial control systems, especially Rockwell/Allen Bradley Control Logix.
• Understanding of cyber security standards such as IEC-62443.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to replace obsolete equipment for gas turbine reliability.
• Convert technical solutions into generic replacement kits.
• Collaborate with teams for quality enhancement and delivery.

Skills

Industrial control systems experience

Understanding of industrial networks

Software skills in Visual Basic, .NET, or C#

Project management software proficiency

Systems Engineering approach

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley Control Logix

Siemens PCS7

AVEVA Intouch

Factory Talk Optix

Job description

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Join our dynamic Research & Development team in Lincoln, where you’ll lead the design and development of advanced control systems for Siemens Energy Small Gas Turbines. You’ll tackle the challenge of modernising and upgrading our fleet, transforming obsolete equipment into innovative solutions that drive reliability and performance. Every day, you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues, convert complex requirements into practical retrofit kits, and play a key role in enhancing our cyber security posture. Your expertise will directly support our mission to deliver sustainable, low-emission power generation and shape the future of energy technology.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop solutions to replace obsolete equipment and parts, ensuring the ongoing reliability of our gas turbine fleet
• Convert technical solutions into generic replacement kits and clear work instructions for retrofitting
• Collaborate with the Project Execution team to enhance quality and ensure on-time delivery
• Write complex software modules and convert legacy control system software to current platforms
• Design new hardware solutions for control system upgrades, considering hazardous areas, space, power, and certification requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in cyber security processes and compliance, supporting both internal teams and customers
• Identify and resolve issues during software/hardware testing, and support Field Service during commissioning
• Provide detailed technical quotes to support sales and guide project execution

What You Bring

• Degree or equivalent professional accreditation in engineering, ideally in control systems, electrical, instrumentation, or software
• Experience with industrial control systems, especially Rockwell/Allen Bradley Control Logix, Siemens PCS7, AVEVA Intouch, Factory Talk Optix, Visual Basic, .NET, or C#
• Understanding of industrial networks and cyber security standards such as IEC-62443, NCSC CAF, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act
• Proficiency with change/configuration management tools, business analytics, and project management software
• Experience with gas turbine technology or similar industrial products in Oil & Gas or Energy is advantageous; transferable skills from other industries are welcome
• Systems Engineering approach to product improvement is highly desirable

About The Team

You’ll be part of a passionate R&D Engineering team within Siemens Energy Gas and Power Services, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the modernisation and upgrade of small gas turbines. The team’s mission is to ensure high reliability and optimal performance of rotating power equipment across the wind, utility, oil & gas, and industrial processing sectors. By focusing on decarbonization, digitalisation, and modernisation, the team supports the transition to low-emission power generation. Collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement define the way this team works together to drive industry transformation.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens‑Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups