Senior Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer
Reports to: Manufacturing & Engineering Manager
Location: Colworth Science Park
Job Purpose
The ice cream processing team at Colworth has an exciting vacancy for a Senior Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer based at their Advanced Prototyping Engineering Centre. This role involves producing working specifications that meet customer requirements for the electrical, controls and automation aspect of innovation projects. It is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong working knowledge of electronics control, instrumentation and automation to support the launch of new product innovations and drive improvements in value, waste reduction, sustainability and quality.
Responsibilities
* Work with Brand & Product Development Teams, Mechanical Designers, and Process Engineers to produce a working specification that meets customer requirements for the electrical, controls and automation aspects of a project.
* Plan the electrical, control and automation aspects of the project, set timescales, define a budget and ensure on‑time and within‑budget delivery.
* Take on the electrical and control design aspects of systems and produce drawings.
* Interact with suppliers and external contractors to buy components, build control systems or supervise builds performed by others, including wiring electrical, control, instrumentation and pneumatic equipment.
* Install, attend commissioning and modify as necessary for development of prototype machines and rigs on the Colworth site, and, if required, at associated companies in the UK and abroad.
* Repair and fault‑find control systems, generating ideas/solutions where problems are identified.
* Observe all electrical safety rules and codes of practice in accordance with TMICC Regulations and relevant safety legislation such as PUWER and CE marking.
* Ensure users know how to use new equipment; write operating instructions or manuals if required.
Key Interfaces
* Global and Regional Brand teams
* Process & Packaging Engineers
* Mechanical Design Team
* Manufacturing & Engineering Team
* Procurement
* External suppliers
Key Skills
* Knowledge of all safety rules and codes of practice in accordance with UK Regulations and other relevant safety legislation e.g. EU
* Produce component units and full assemblies using good fitting and wiring practices.
* Reading and drafting electrical diagrams.
* Works with stainless steel/plastic control panels.
* Creative problem solver with a growth mindset.
* Team player in a multi‑cultural, multi‑discipline environment.
* Fluent English & strong communication skills.
* Control system simulation and automation.
Relevant Experience
* Engineering Degree in Electronics, Control and Instrumentation or Electrical/Controls apprenticeship.
* Electrical inspection, testing and fault finding.
* Proven experience of designing and building process control systems.
* Experience in electric, pneumatic and/or mechanical engineering.
* Experience of project management.
* Experience working with Siemens (TIA Portal, LogoSoft), Rockwell (Studio 5000).
Leadership Behaviours
* Growth Mindset
* Consumer and Customer Focus
* Bias for Action
* Accountability and Responsibility
* Building Talent and Teams
Travel Requirements
Occasional UK and international travel, approximately 2–3 trips per year.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and pension scheme, an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll work directly with our renowned brands in a flexible hybrid working environment.
Diversity and Inclusion
Unilever embraces diversity in all forms and provides equal opportunity for all applicants. Reasonable adjustments will be made during the application and interview process to enable candidates to be their best selves.
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