Omega Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Electrical Controls Engineer
Omega Warrington, England, United Kingdom
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Recruitment Manager@Omega, formerly Techsearch, Div. of StafflineCIPD Level 5 (Assoc CIPD) | MA Recruitment |REC Award Winning Technical, Supply…
* Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
* Location: Warrington area
* Department: Controls and Automation
* Pay Range: £60,000 plus a comprehensive package
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Client: Category market leader in Manufacturing, multi-billion 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 have 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
* Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, testing and maintenance of software for:
Programmable safety systems
PLCs
SCADA system
* 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
* 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
* Problem-solving and root-cause analysis experience
* 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.
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
* Industries
Manufacturing, Wholesale Building Materials, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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