Controls Engineer

NPR Recruit; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering automation firm is seeking a Controls Engineer to support the maintenance team with PLC technical repairs and fault management. The ideal candidate will hold an ONC-HNC-HND or equivalent in engineering and have experience with electrical control systems. This role offers opportunities for continuous development and certified training, alongside competitive benefits such as a 10% pension and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

10% Pension

33 Days Holiday

Life Insurance

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong electrical control system experience required.
• Experience in site-based FMCG works is a plus.
• Applicants should hold relevant engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the PLC technical repairs.
• Prioritize system faults and manage errors.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of faults.

Skills

PLC technical repairs

Error management

Technical fault management

Root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

ONC-HNC-HND qualified engineering, OR BSc, or MSc

Tools

Siemens S7

ProfNet

Profibus

Ladder

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join a leading global engineering automation business with full training & support. The Controls Engineer will also have opportunities for further certified training, continuous development, plus a progressive career path.

Benefits

• 10% Pension
• 33 Days Holiday
• Life Insurance
• Retail Discounts
• plus much more

(DAYS)

The right Controls Engineer will support the site's maintenance team (Controls/Technically) within a purpose-built, site-based automation environment.

Responsibilities

• To support the PLC technical repairs
• Prioritise system faults.
• Error management
• Technical fault management, controller and communications to the wider network.
• Adhering to agreed communication and fault management processes.
• Identifying any process failures and escalating as required.
• Targeting maintenance activities as identified via the EIS / SCADA data analysis.
• Root-cause analysis of faults using industry-recognised tools.
• Rectification and prevention of issues.
• Experience with Siemens S7, ProfNet, Profibus, and Ladder.

Qualifications

• ONC-HNC-HND qualified engineering, OR BSc, or MSc
• Electrical control system experience
• Site-Based FMCG works/experiences.

The full job description and benefits handbook will be forwarded upon application and conversation.