Overview
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Join IDEX Material Processing Technologies and be part of a team that provides specialist equipment & solutions for powder material handling & blending, particle size reduction, and liquid processing for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and biopharmaceutical sectors. Here, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals from our globally recognized brands—including Quadro, Fitzpatrick, Matcon, and Microfluidics—who are dedicated to solving complex manufacturing challenges. Our commitment to trust, teamwork, and excellence empowers every team member to contribute meaningfully to help our global customers. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. If you are passionate about creative problem-solving and want to make a real impact, come and discover a rewarding career with IDEX MPT, where every day is an opportunity to excel and drive positive change.
Note: The following sections describe responsibilities, qualifications and location details for the role.
Key Responsibilities
* To undertake Site Installation, Commissioning, Training, Handover and Start-up activities on a project-by-project basis.
* To manage and undertake problem solving and troubleshooting with Controls issues across all site installations.
* Ability to understand control systems and associated documentation such as FDS, SDS and basic electrical drawings and interpret these while commissioning system equipment on site.
* To provide remote support to customers and other commissioning engineers where needed.
* To professionally report project installation progress and current status to internal and external stakeholders.
* To liaise with internal and external stakeholders – Project Managers, Engineering, Sales, Operations - during the course of the duties to satisfy project needs and deliver the project benefits.
* To maintain (and action) agreed site ‘punch lists’ to satisfy project requirements.
* Liaise with customers on site to complete the full scope of work.
* Report any issues with the products design or installation to internal relevant owners.
* Maintain a ‘Site Diary’ detailing activities and key events during the course of the project.
* Complete a thorough and detailed Commissioning / Handover Report upon project completion.
* Ensure weekly time sheets & expenses are submitted in a timely manner and before cut-off dates.
* Attend site in a professional manner at all times.
Note: This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be asked from time to time to undertake other duties within the role’s normal scope of authority.
Skills & Abilities
* A deep understanding of system architecture, network connections and interfaces primarily Ethernet/IP and Profinet
* Expert knowledge of PLC software (Allen Bradley and Siemens as a minimum) and ability to fault find.
* Ability to understand and modify PLC and HMI software.
* Familiarity with MES and SCADA systems.
* Ability to work under pressure and problem solve while maintaining professionalism.
* Strong customer facing and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge & Qualifications
* Electrical/controls Engineering degree, HND or equivalent
* Proven Engineering experience gained within the process industry.
* Experience with both European and US Hazardous area applications (ATEX) would be an advantage, but training can be given.
Location and travel
Matcon Head Office, Evesham, Worcestershire, UK. Travel to customer sites will be required, approximately up to 75%.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Industries
* Machinery Manufacturing
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