Controls Engineer / Smart Factory Technician

ZF Group

Darlaston

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Darlaston is seeking a Controls Engineer / Smart Factory Technician to enhance productivity and quality in production processes. Responsible for technical support to maintenance teams, IT security implementation, and leading PLC improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have vocational qualifications and experience in PLC programming and electrical maintenance. Join us to drive innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in PLC programming, particularly with Siemens systems.
  • Strong background in electrical maintenance and safety standards.
  • Ability to coach and mentor peers in technical aspects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical improvement projects and provide breakdown support to maintenance teams.
  • Implement and manage IT security processes for production machines.
  • Oversee the integration of production machines into the Company Digital Manufacturing Platform (DMP).

Skills

PLC programming
Electrical maintenance
Python programming
Process improvement
IT security

Education

Time served electrician
Vocational qualifications

Tools

Siemens S5/S7
Tia Portal
Win CC

Job description

Controls Engineer / Smart Factory Technician

ZF Group, Darlaston, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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.

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.
Qualifications
  • 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
Job Details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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