Control System Designer

MacGregor – Let's shape the future together

Do you have a passion for industrial automation and a solid background in Siemens PLC programming? Are you ready to ensure the safety and precision of critical marine and offshore equipment?

MacGregor is looking for a Control System Designer to join our Global Service Division team. This role is a unique opportunity to apply your technical expertise to service projects, ensuring our control systems meet the highest global standards.

More tasks and responsibilities

• Lead PLC and HMI software development for service projects.
• Actively participate in tender activities, design reviews, troubleshooting, and related to control systems and HMI
• Provide expert support to other team members and internal divisions in your area of expertise
• Prepare and maintain all required technical documentation, ensuring compliance with company standards
• Participate in the commissioning phase and provide all necessary support to ensure project completion
• Be willing to travel up to 30% of your time to support global projects
• Support electric engineers in network design, component selection 

Reporting directly to the Electrical & Hydraulic Systems Lead Engineer located in Poland. The position will be based in MacGregor’s office in Gdansk, Poland. 

What you’ll need to succeed

We are seeking a proactive Control System Designer who not only responds to challenges but anticipates technical issues before they impact operations. Your approach must be solution-oriented, backed by a strong foundation in complex control systems, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency.

Must have

• Bachelor’s (B.Eng.) and/or Master’s (M.Sc.) degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with industrial control systems and PLCs. (Experience with marine/offshore projects is preferred)
• Expertise in Siemens S7-1500 and S7-1200 programming using STEP 7 / TIA Portal
• Proficiency in programming languages: LAD, FBD, and SCL
• Solid knowledge of industrial networks (e.g., ProfiBus, ProfiNet, CANOpen)
• Fluent in both written and verbal technical English
• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to work under pressure
• Active Category B driver's license

Nice to have 

• Knowledge of Omron CJ series
• Knowledge of Mitsubishi FX3U
• Knowledge of WAGO PLCs and remote I/O system
• Others PLC systems
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatics systems
• Basic ability to read mechanical drawings
• SEP Electrical certificate 

Why MacGregor?

Our people are behind every success. People create the technology and product lifecycle solutions that make us great, our people are the ones who innovate, and people drive our business forward. With us you will be part of an international collaborative working culture with challenges and opportunities to further develop yourself professionally. We enable sustainable global maritime operations by maximizing efficiency in cargo and load handling. 

Values guide our work

• Integrity steers all our thinking, behaviour and the relationships with our customers and other stakeholders
• Quality is valued in our processes, products and services and helps to improve our customers’ performance and our own competences
• Safety is essential in everything we do

MacGregor is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that diversity is key to our continued success, and strive to maintain a fair and equitable recruitment process for all applicants.

Additional information

Do you have questions regarding the role? Please contact Damian Maciąg at damian.maciag@macgregor.com 

Kindly note that we will only review CVs and applications submitted in English through our recruitment portal. Unfortunately we do not consider CVs sent per email.
If you are ready to step into an exciting new role where you can make a significant impact and contribute to the success of MacGregor, apply today!

Application deadline: 31 October 2025