Controls engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Controls Engineer – Join the Future of Electric Vehicles

Location: Halewood Transmission Plant

Salary: £40,245.53 - £62,953.73 (depending on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Monday – Thursday (7:00 – 15:30), Friday (7:00 – 12:30)

Be Part of Something Big!

Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd is undergoing a major transformation, investing £355 million to become Europe’s first site manufacturing EV power units. With a production capacity of 420,000 units starting in 2024, we’re looking for talented engineers to help shape the future of electric mobility.

Your Role

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our cutting-edge electric vehicle powertrain production. You’ll oversee machinery controls, infrastructure, and energy systems, managing projects from small budgets to £1 million+, ensuring they’re delivered safely, on time, and cost-effectively.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, management, production, and maintenance teams to drive innovation and efficiency in our world-class manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Be a role model for safety and Ford+ values
2. Drive a zero-accident culture and champion equity
3. Oversee controls and electrical infrastructure for plant performance improvements
4. Lead electrical and controls engineering projects towards The Factory of the Future
5. Manage project costs, ensuring maximum value for the company
6. Implement innovative engineering solutions
7. Oversee contractors, ensuring health & safety compliance
8. Work with internal & external teams to deliver successful projects
9. Support continuous improvement across the business

What You Need to Succeed

1. Degree in Electronics Engineering (or related field)
2. Experience in Electrical & Electronics disciplines (desirable)
3. Project management expertise, with budgets up to £10 million
4. Manufacturing experience (or similar environment)
5. Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Project Management software)
6. Engineering specification & legal compliance knowledge
7. Analytical mindset, strong communication & self-motivation

Technical Skills (but not essential)

1. PLC Experience: Siemens Step-7, TIA Portal
2. Machine Hardware & Controls: ABB, Fanuc, Kuka & UR robotics
3. Vision & Fastening Systems: IFM, Keyence, Cognex, Bosch, Atlas Copco
4. Machine Acceptance & Compliance: CE & UKCA marking, BS & EN standards
5. AutoCAD Electrical & Eplan (modifications & approvals)
6. Energy & Infrastructure Planning: Electrical distribution, HVAC, BMS
7. High Voltage (HV) & Low Voltage (LV) systems (Authorised Person role)

Why Join Ford?

1. Exclusive Employee Discounts – Buy Ford vehicles at a special rate
2. Career Growth & Development – Access our Employee Development Programme
3. Competitive Salary & Pension – With annual increases
4. Great Work-Life Balance – 25 days holiday (including shutdown dates)
5. Cycle to Work Scheme – Keep fit while saving money
6. On-Site Gym & Facilities – Includes sauna and steam room

This is your chance to be part of a pioneering team driving the future of electric vehicle manufacturing! Apply now and help shape the automotive industry of tomorrow.

The Company is committed to equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, gender reassignment or sexual orientation. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy.