Warrington
Circa £59,000 + Bonus
Rotating Shift (3 Week Pattern followed by 7 off)
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. Newly created roles!
Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.
Key Responsibilities – Site Automation Engineer
Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test 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
New installations, including 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 – Site Automation Engineer
Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment
Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance
Problem solving and root cause analysis experience
PLC programming skills
Time served Electrical Engineer
Automation / Controls apprentice with several years 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
Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic
What we can offer – Site Automation Engineer
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
Yearly Bonus
Matched Pension up to 12%
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 working pattern
Share save scheme and exceptional reward events
For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to
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Role would suit someone with a background as: an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment
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