Controls / Automation Engineer

Thorncroft Search & Selection; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to drive projects aimed at reducing downtime and increasing throughput across all UK sites. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Siemens S7, HMI's, WinCC, and ProfiNet. Strong management and technical skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and a proactive approach to improving plant reliability and effectiveness.

Benefits

Car allowance

18% bonus

10% pension

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to automation.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects and improvements to reduce downtime.
• Increase throughput across UK manufacturing sites.
• Apply advanced techniques in automation.

Skills

Controls specialist

Automation expertise

Siemens S7

HMI familiarity

WinCC knowledge

ProfiNet experience

Job description

Controls / Automation Engineer / Ideally located within 50 miles of Burton on Trent with group wide responsibilities / 50,000 - 60,000 + car + 18% bonus + 10% pension

Our Client

Is a leading manufacturer with a broad portfolio of products supplying the entire UK market. The industry can be described as heavy manufacturing but any manufacturing background will be considered as long as you are a Controls / Automation specialist.

The Role

Based on days the successful individual will be responsible for driving projects and improvements to reduce downtime and increase throughput across all the UK manufacturing sites by applying advanced techniques in the areas of automation. It is a position that requires a positive attitude and a proactive approach to a highly automated manufacturing production process.

The Person

You will be Controls Engineer who has experience of running multiple projects at any one time in a manufacturing environment. Your experience will specifically cover Siemens S7, associated HMI's, WinCC and ProfiNet. Aside from good management and technical skills are a positive attitude and a willingness to improve the plants reliability and effectiveness.