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Controls System Design Engineer

Aggreko


Job Location:

Dumbarton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bring your energy to Aggreko as a Controls System Design Engineer based anywhere in the UK within a commutable distance of one of our established depots.

Youll lead the integration and delivery of complex bespoke control systems. Youll be instrumental in developing standardized PLC and HMI applications using CODESYS providing advanced technical expertise to ensure seamless system performance and enhanced customer outcomes across our temporary power hybrid energy and microgrid projects.

Power without pause. Heating cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What youll do as a Controls System Design Engineer:

  • Develop PLC and HMI applications using CODESYS and the companys standard software libraries.

  • Configure standard controls solutions to meet individual project requirements.

  • Produce high-quality maintainable and well-documented application software.

  • Validate and test solutions before release to projects.

You are:

  • Experienced in developing PLC applications using CODESYS or another IEC 61131-3 compliant platform.

  • Proficient in developing operator interfaces (HMI/SCADA).

  • Knowledgeable with a good understanding of industrial automation and electrical control systems.

  • Technically capable with an ability to interpret electrical schematics control philosophies and functional specifications.

  • Knowledgeable in industrial communications such as Modbus TCP/RTU Ethernet/IP Profinet or CAN-based networks.

  • Experienced in selecting and integrating industrial control hardware I/O and networking equipment.

  • Highly analytical with strong fault-finding skills.

  • An excellent communicator with the ability to provide technical support to engineering teams remotely.

Heres what youll get:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan bonus scheme and Life Assurance)

  • Hybrid working

  • Generous holiday entitlement with option to buy or sell

  • Discounts & perks

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle

Our people are can-do positive resilient and persistent. If that feels like you apply now and build your career with the people bringing energy to the world.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures and respect peoples unique skills attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know thats how we do our best for each other for our customers for the communities where we work and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race colour ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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Aggreko plc is a supplier of temporary power generation equipment and of temperature control equipment. It is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

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