* Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer - Automation, Maintenance Support
* Location: Warrington area
* Department: Controls and Automation
* Pay Range: £59,000 plus a comprehensive package, Bonus and Pension
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Client: Category market leader in Manufacturing, multi-billion-dollar turnover and award-winning
* Significant multi-million CAPEX and related automation investment
Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, we are launching a recruitment drive for PLC-biased Electrical Controls Engineers—first line automation support.
Newly created roles!
Reporting to the Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for the automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant. Including Robotics and materials handling.
Key Responsibilities - Electrical Controls Engineer -
Automation maintenance Support
* 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
* Develop knowledge and application of automation skills
* Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability
* New installations, including the 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
Automation maintenance Support
* 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
* PLC programming skills
* Time served Electrical Engineer
* Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post 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
* Experienced in high-level fault-finding and diagnostics across a range of control equipment
* 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 a working pattern, lots of time off!
* 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, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position.