Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description

• Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
• Location: Goole, Doncaster area
• Department: Controls and Automation
• Pay Range/details: £58,500 Plus comprehensive package and overtime
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Client: Category market leader in FMCG Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover

Due to significant ££ investment and automation activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC-biased Electrical Controls Engineers.

Newly created roles!

Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for the automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.

Key Responsibilities - Electrical Controls Engineer

• Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, testing and maintenance of software, for:
• - Inverter drives
• - Programmable safety systems
• - PLCs
• - Servo drives
• - SCADA system
• - Operator interface (HMI) screens
• Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
• PLC alterations & improvements
• New installations, including programming of software
• Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
• You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
• Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
• Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
• You’ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications – Electrical Controls Engineer

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
• A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes and/or high-speed production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
• Experience in PLC touchscreen controls and electrical maintenance
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis experience
• PLC programming skills
• Time served Electrical Engineer
• Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
• Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
• Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
• Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer – Electrical Controls Engineer

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern
• Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or send a copy of your CV to mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk