Instrumentation & PLC Engineer
Hernshead Recruitment Ltd
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, 440VAC/motor controls and BOSIET/GWO desirable
- Able to meet ENG1B or OGUK Medical requirements and hold a valid passport
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