Controls Engineer/Smart Factory Technician

ZF Lemforder UK Ltd; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Birchfield is seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer to join their Production team. You will provide technical support and lead improvement projects in PLC and vision systems while implementing IT security processes. The ideal candidate should have experience in PLC programming and relevant vocational qualifications. This role offers opportunities to drive innovation within production processes.

Qualifications

• Time served electrician.
• Experienced PLC programmer using Siemens S5/S7/Tia Portal/Win CC.
• Experience in developing web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC/vision system activities and manage production alerts.
• Plan resources for projects to meet target dates.
• Implement/manage machine IT security and connectivity.

Skills

PLC programming

Python

PHP

Vision systems installation

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Relevant vocational qualifications

Job description

Overview

About the Team

We are seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer / Smart Factory Technician to join our Production team in Darlston. You will be responsible for providing technical breakdown support to shift maintenance teams. You will lead electrical, PLC, and vision system improvement projects to enhance productivity and quality. Additionally, you will oversee connectivity activities for the implementation and maintenance of the Company Digital Manufacturing Platform (DMP). You will also implement and maintain the Company Production IT Security (PITS) processes for all production equipment. Join us to drive innovation and excellence in our production processes.

Your responsibilities

• Health and Safety: Responsible for tasks, area, personnel, contractors, and maintaining company standards and disciplines.
• 5S Standards: Ensure agreed standards for areas of responsibility.
• Process Improvement: Lead PLC/vision system and related activities, and implement/manage production andon alert systems.
• Resource Planning: Plan resources for projects to meet target dates and provide timely technical support to shift maintenance teams.
• IT Security: Implement/manage PITS process/machine IT security and connectivity of production machines to DMP per ZF requirements.
• Machine Maintenance: Maintain process for machine backups, battery changes annually, and ensure documentation updates following electrical/programming changes.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Develop skills of electrical maintenance staff.
• Additional Tasks: Undertake any other reasonable requests by the company.

Your Profile

• Time served electrician
• Relevant vocational qualifications and/or relevant time served experience
• Experienced PLC programmer using Siemens S5/S7/Tia Portal/Win CC
• Programming using Python/PHP
• Experience of developing of web-based applications
• Installation and programming of vision systems
• Demonstrable achievements in the area of on-time technical project delivery