Automation & Controls Engineer: Drive uptime & reliability
Diageo
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Job summary
Diageo is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer for the Guinness site in Belfast. The role is site-based at Marshalls Road and operates in a 24/7 packaging facility with multiple brands.
You will maintain automated systems, diagnose faults quickly, and work with operators, engineers and suppliers to improve performance while upholding safety and quality standards. The position requires an Electrical/Electronic/Automation background, experience with Siemens PLCs, SCADA, and inverter drives,
Qualifications
- Recognised Electrical or Electronic apprenticeship and/ or an Electrical/ Electronic/Automations qualification.
- Extensive experience on inverter drives and Siemens PLCs (S5/S7/Tia Portal) and SCADA systems.
- Good understanding of industrial communications protocols and network infrastructure.
- Experience with automation and control systems in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and safe working practices.
Responsibilities
- Keep automated machines and control systems running; respond to breakdowns.
- Prevent issues through maintenance and proactive checks.
- Improve machine performance to reduce downtime and waste.
- Support new equipment installations, upgrades and commissioning.
- Ensure automation systems are safe and compliant with standards.
- Act as technical expert and coach others.
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Job description
Diageo is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer for the Guinness site in Belfast. The role is site-based at Marshalls Road and operates in a 24/7 packaging facility with multiple brands.
You will maintain automated systems, diagnose faults quickly, and work with operators, engineers and suppliers to improve performance while upholding safety and quality standards. The position requires an Electrical/Electronic/Automation background, experience with Siemens PLCs, SCADA, and inverter drives,
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