Control Engineer

Job Description

Our client is a leading global producer within the process and food industry.

The Control Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing new electrical, control and automation systems for use within our client's food processing production process. This role requires the ability to solve existing control and automation issues and provide innovative solutions and designs. You will be expected to provide support to the production process by assessing and troubleshooting systems already installed, as well as providing technical and engineering support and advice to other Departments. The ideal candidate must be able to code PLCs and design & modify various HMI/SCADA control programs, with experience working with electrical systems.

This full-time role involves on-site work from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Control or Electrical Engineering, with 5 years practical experience within the process industries
• Practical experience of programming PLC and HMIs
• Drafting of wiring diagrams and layouts using AutoCAD would be an advantage.
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Good working knowledge of electrical control and design is essential
• Knowledge of electrical design standards is required.
• A practical understanding of field bus technologies, how and where they are used.
• Experience of programming using Siemens Step 7, SCL and Portal would be an advantage.
• Right to work in the UK, with English fluency.

What Our Client Offers:

• Full time on-site role
• Salary: Open to experience
• Bonus: Eligible for company bonus scheme
• Excellent Pension scheme
• Hours: 37.5 M-F
• Life Assurance
• Annual leave: 28 days plus public holidays

For further details or for immediate consideration, please contact Peak Recruitment at applicant@peak-recruit.com or +44 1943 725500.

Please note only shortlisted candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.