Control Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Control Engineer to innovate and enhance automation systems within the food processing sector. This exciting full-time role requires expertise in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA design, alongside a strong background in electrical control systems. You will have the opportunity to troubleshoot and optimize existing systems while collaborating with various departments to ensure seamless operations. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and innovation. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Bonus Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• 5 years of practical experience in process industries required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control systems and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control and automation systems for food processing.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot existing systems.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI/SCADA Design

Electrical Control Systems

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Control Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens Step 7

SCL

Portal

Job description

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Our client is a leading global producer within the process and food industry.

The Control Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing new electrical, control and automation systems for use within our clients food processing production process, with the ability to solve existing control and automation issues and provide innovative solution and designs. You will be expected to provide support to the production process by assessing and troubleshooting systems already installed, provide technical and engineering support and advice to other Departments, and requires somebody who is able to code PLC’s and design & modify various HMI/SCADA control programs with experience working with electrical systems.

This full-time role involves on-site work from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Control or Electrical Engineering, with 5 years practical experience within the process industries
• Practical experience of programming PLC and HMIs
• Drafting of wiring diagrams and layouts using AutoCAD would be an advantage.
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Good working knowledge of electrical control and design is essential
• Knowledge of electrical design standards is required.
• A practical understanding of field bus technologies, how and where they are used.
• Experience of programming using Siemens Step 7, SCL and Portal would be an advantage.
• Right to work in the UK, with English language fluency.

What Our Client Offers:

• Full time on-site role
• Salary: Open to experience
• Bonus: Eligible for company bonus scheme
• Hours: 37.5 M-F
• Life Assurance

For further details or for immediate consideration then please contact Peak Recruitment at [e-mail] or [phone].

Please note only shortlisted candidates with the required qualifications will be contacted.