Controls / Automation Engineer

Thorncroft Search & Selection; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to drive projects and improvements across UK manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in controls engineering, specifically with Siemens S7 and associated systems, and possess project management skills. This role offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 plus perks including a car and bonus.

Benefits

Car

18% bonus

10% pension

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with running multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Siemens S7 and WinCC systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
• Apply advanced automation techniques across UK manufacturing sites.
• Proactively improve plant reliability and effectiveness.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Project Management

Siemens S7

WinCC

ProfiNet

Positive Attitude

Job description

Overview

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

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 a 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, a positive attitude and a willingness to improve the plants reliability and effectiveness are required.