Automation and Controls Project Engineer

Stirling Warrington; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer in Manchester. This role involves leading electrical design for automated systems in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLCs, along with relevant electrical qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including employee discounts and enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance

Cycle 2 Work

Qualifications

• Qualified electrically to a high standard through HNC or Degree level relevant qualifications.
• Full working knowledge working with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC’s.
• SCADA system experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full lifecycle design of automated manufacturing machinery.
• Help the maintenance team to diagnose and resolve electrical breakdowns.
• Produce and update electrical drawings as required for compliance.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

SCADA system

Electrical design

Fault finding

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Job description

Automation and Controls Engineer

Manchester, M24

Excellent salary depending on experience

Benefits: Day shift (Mon-Fri), Employee Discount, Enhanced Pension Scheme, Life Ass, Employee Assist, Cycle 2 work

Controls Engineers in the North West Assemble !!!

As part of a growing technical engineering team, I am looking for a controls and automation specialist who has exceptional experience working within fast paced manufacturing environments. This will be on a site that is part of a large group of companies and they are looking for a high calibre electrical engineer who will be tasked with focussing on multiple projects upgrading, optimising and improvements across all automated assets.

What you will be doing:

• Leading the full lifecycle design, modification and refurbishment(electrically) of automated manufacturing machinery used in the textile industry
• Using Siemens or Mitsubishi PLC S7 / TIA Portal, GX Works
• Design safety circuits and integrate safety control systems
• Help the maintenance team to diagnose and resolve electrical breakdowns
• Build configure and adapt SCADA/PLC interfaces
• Produce and update electrical drawings as required for compliance

Skills Experience

• Qualified electrically to a high standard through HNC or Degree level relevant qualifications
• Full working knowledge working with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC’s
• SCADA system experience
• Able to produce and change electrical/wiring drawings (EPLAN)
• Advanced fault finding and diagnostic abilities in automated machinery
• Experience of process improvements within electrical engineering in high volume manufacturing
• Understanding of safety systems and networked safety solutions (desirable)

If this role appeals and would like to know more call Scott Lydon on 07398989412 or email [e-mail]