Automation & Controls Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company seeks an Automation and Controls Engineer to enhance their heavily automated site in Knottingley. The role offers a competitive salary up to £52,000 and comprehensive benefits, focusing on maintaining and developing high-level automated control systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, adept in PLC programming and compliance with safety standards, ready to drive productivity and efficiency within the engineering team.

Benefits

Company pension contribution

Discretionary bonus

33 days holiday

Overtime Paid at 1.5x

Genuine career development and progression

Qualifications

• Qualifications in C&E Engineering or processes required.
• Experience with Siemens S5, S7 and TIA.
• Understanding of PLCs and Inverters necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated control systems including programming PLCs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee Controls and Electrical work efficiently within budget.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Root cause analysis

Education

HNC/D Level in C&E Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens S5/S7

Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Automation and Controls Engineer to join a market leading FMCG manufacturing company working at their Heavily Automated site in Knottingley.It is a days-based role with a salary paying up to £52,000, complemented by a high benefits package, including a company pension contribution, a discretionary bonus and life assurance scheme.

What's in it for you as an Automation and Controls Engineer

• A Salary of circa £52,000
• 3 x Life assurance Scheme
• Monday - Friday working hours
• 33 days holiday
• Overtime Paid at 1.5x
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Annual KPI Driven Bonus
• Genuine career development and progression

Responsibility for the Automation and Controls Engineer

• Focussing on developing and maintaining automated control systems including, programming, Inverters, PLC's and SCADA systems.
• Making sure all Controls and Electrical assets are maintained in compliance with the company's requirements within the health, safety and site standards.
• Oversee all C&E work (projects and shutdowns, or other) safely and efficiently within the allocated time and budget.
• Working alongside the Engineering Team across manufacturing excellence, looking at CI and Root cause analysis

Useful experience for the Automation and Controls Engineer

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline (HNC/D Level in C&E Engineering or processes an equivalent qualification)
• Working with Siemens S5, S7 and TIA
• Knowledge and understanding of PLCs and Inverters for programming and fault finding
• Aware of Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Being able to perform at the highest level within a dynamic environment and embrace change

We are in search of an Automation and Controls Engineer with a strong maintenance background within a manufacturing environment to be able to be proactive in problem solving and achieving outcomes to meet ethical business practise.

Please apply directly for further information regarding the Automation and Controls Engineer role.