Position: Controls Engineer
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Job Overview
Design and develop control systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment.
Configure and program Siemens (S7, TIA Portal) and Allen Bradley (RSLogix, Studio 5000) automation platforms.
Produce and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts using Eplan 8.
Create full documentation packages including:
* Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
* Cable and instrument schedules
* I/O lists and wiring diagrams
* IQ/OQ validation documentation
Collaborate with internal teams and external clients, including project managers, engineers, technicians, and stakeholders.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), on-site commissioning, and system troubleshooting.
Ensure all control designs meet relevant safety standards and comply with industry regulations such as ATEX, GAMP, FDA, and SIL.
Requirements
* Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline
* Experience in automation, instrumentation, or control panel design
* Proficiency with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems
* Knowledge of SCADA and HMI technologies
* Skilled in Eplan 8 or similar electrical design tools
* Strong documentation and technical writing skills
* Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £45,000-£55,000 (depending on experience)
Pension: 4% employer / 4% employee contributions
Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
Additional Benefits:
* RAC breakdown cover
* Death in service cover (4x salary)
* Income protection for long-term illness
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounts at major retailers
* Access to health & wellbeing app (virtual GP, mental health support, health advice)
* Hybrid working: Wednesdays and Fridays from home
* Flexible hours: Start between 7:30-9:30 AM, finish between 4:00-5:30 PM
* Option to finish at 1 PM on Fridays by accruing time
* 5 flexible remote working days per year (bookable as needed)
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