Control Systems Engineer

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

My client is an expert in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials based in Merseyside.

They are looking to expand their Manufacturing Technology Function by adding a Controls Systems Engineer to the team. As their Controls Systems Engineer, you will be integral in supporting experienced engineers across key manufacturing areas such as heat treatment, machining, and final assembly technologies. You will work closely with the team to design, implement, and optimise control systems that drive robust manufacturing processes with world-class OEE.

What you'll be doing as our Controls Systems Engineer:

• Collaborate with suppliers to develop Siemens TIA Portal systems for new and existing machinery.
• Lead engineering projects to optimise and re-engineer systems with a hands-on approach.
• Manage program backups and documentation, ensuring change management compliance.
• Update programs and electrical drawings for all assets as needed.
• Create Functional Design Specifications (FDS) to align project goals with team expectations.
• Troubleshoot system alarms and faults, leading or collaborating to resolve issues.
• Document procedures to reduce downtime and support contingency processes.
• Engage cross-functional teams to integrate business processes and develop site SCADA or similar systems.
• Provide project progress updates and escalate issues to meet milestones.
• Develop control system standards, ensuring UL, IEC, and ISO compliance.
• Serve as subject matter expert for technical machine requirements during RFQs.
• Contribute to FMEA and problem-solving reviews using PFMEA, 8D, and DMAIC methods.
• Oversee design, production release, and servicing of systems and equipment.
• Review drawings and bills of materials.
• Plant-based role with occasional supplier visits for FAT and SAT during equipment commissioning.

Key responsibilities:

Control Systems Design & Optimisation:

Design, implement, and optimise control systems for heat treatment, machining, and final assembly in carbon ceramic brake disc manufacturing to maximize efficiency and reliability.

Process Improvement:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes, focusing on OEE, FMEA, and reducing downtime. Lead technical support for process changes and product launches.

Troubleshooting & Support:

Provide technical support for daily operations, resolving control system and automation issues.

Collaboration & Innovation:

Work with multidisciplinary engineers to integrate new technologies, drive continuous improvement, and develop control standards. Produce FDS to support collaboration and alignment.

Documentation & Compliance:

Maintain technical documentation for control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal protocols.

The Skills, Knowledge and Experience you will need as our Controls Systems Engineer:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering/Control Systems.
• 5 years of relevant field experience.
• Project management skills.
• Siemens TIA Portal PLC programming and application.
• Industrial Ethernet communication knowledge.
• Experience with data types and analog applications.
• Budgeting and cost control.
• Machine specification and onboarding.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
• Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
• Company uniform on your first day and annual clothing point scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities
• Death in service scheme

Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 2.30pm

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

About Us

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