Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is hiring: Plant Controls Cybersecurity Engin

Job Title: Plant Controls Cybersecurity Engineer.

Duration: Long Term

Client: Ford

Position Overview

We are seeking a Plant Controls Cybersecurity Engineer with strong hands‑on experience in PLC programming and automation systems within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between industrial control engineering and cybersecurity, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC and automation control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial control systems (ICS) and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Support cybersecurity implementation and best practices across plant control networks.
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to secure industrial assets, network architecture, and data flows.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in remediation of control system risks.
• Maintain compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, NIST).
• Provide technical support, documentation, and training for control system and cybersecurity processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3–7 years of hands‑on experience with PLC programming, automation, and plant control systems.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi).
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, etc.).
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals and industrial system security principles.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing