Automation & Controls Engineer

E3recruitment; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company in Knottingley is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer. The role encompasses developing automated control systems and supervising electrical assets while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including career development opportunities and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced Company Pension

Discretionary Bonus

33 days holiday

Life assurance scheme

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline (HNC/D Level in C&E Engineering or equivalent).
• Proficient in working with Siemens S5, S7, and TIA.
• Experience in fault finding and programming PLCs and Inverters.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated control systems including PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and site standards for all controls and electrical assets.
• Oversee electrical work safely and efficiently within allocated time and budget.

Skills

Programming

Problem Solving

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of Inverters

Understanding of CMMS

Education

HNC/D Level in C&E Engineering

Tools

Siemens S5

Siemens S7

TIA

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.