Overview
Electrical Controls Engineer located in Warrington area, Warrington, United Kingdom. This role is a newly created position within a major manufacturing site with significant automation investment. The role reports to the Controls & Automation Manager and covers automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant, including robotics and materials handling.
Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, document, test and maintain software for programmable safety systems
* Develop and program PLCs and SCADA systems
* Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
* Implement PLC alterations and improvements
* Develop knowledge and application of automation skills
* Develop and implement projects to improve manufacturing availability
* Manage new installations, including programming of software
* Ensure machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
* Collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects across 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
* Proactively detect, report, diagnose and predict potential software and electronic issues on equipment
* Involve in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality and efficiency
Requirements & Qualifications – Electrical Controls Engineer
* 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
* Time served Electrical Engineer
* Automation / Controls apprenticeship with several years post-qualification work experience in manufacturing
* HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
* Ability to fault-find and implement program modifications on PLCs & SCADA
* Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
* Experience in high-level fault-finding and diagnostics across control equipment
* Experience fault-finding on industrial communication networks
* Experience designing and modifying control circuits and program logic
What we can offer – Electrical Controls Engineer
* Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
* Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays with option to buy additional leave, plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on a working pattern
* Share save scheme and exceptional reward
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
Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, or Controls Automation Engineer may be suitable for this position.
For details of other opportunities within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk
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