EC&I Engineering Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead EC&I Engineer to join their dynamic team in Loughborough. In this pivotal role, you will engage in various engineering activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing production efficiency. Your expertise in electrical control and automated systems will be essential in maintaining equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and opportunities for professional development, making it an exciting prospect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Free on-site car parking

Contributory Pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical and control systems.
• Proficient in working within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy EC&I solutions ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor junior team members and guide on technical challenges.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Automated systems

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Lean philosophies

Education

HND level or higher in engineering

Tools

ATEX equipment

Instrumentation and control systems

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Our site:

At our sites in Loughborough, Thermo Fisher Scientific are forging partnerships that are transforming the industry. We are pioneering solutions that are driven by client needs. To help enable us to strengthen and further develop the technical capability within our manufacturing suites, we are seeking Maintenance Engineers to join our growing site.

How you will make an impact:

In this role you will participate in a wide range of EC&I engineering activities throughout our production footprint. You will engage with colleagues at multiple levels and from several subject areas, to work together to ensure we deliver an exciting and robust production facility to our clients.

You will take part and take accountability for maintenance activities (planned and unplanned), utilising operational excellence and continuous improvement activities, with the aim of improving equipment reliability and ensuring minimal equipment downtime.

What you’ll do:

• Be able to deploy EC&I solutions ensuring compliance with industry standards such as BS EN 60079.
• Act as the appointed electrical engineer for the site.
• Collaborate with the onsite Hands-on Maintenance Engineers to understand constraints and to support site compliance.
• Address technical challenges tied to instrumentation and control systems.
• Act as a change manager subject matter expert for our Management of Change process.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, applying them judiciously to amplify project efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

What we need from you:

• We are searching for a Lead EC&I Engineer with an excellent understanding of electrical control and automated systems.
• 5 years or more of experience in E&C systems, specifically with a background in ATEX equipment and intrinsically safe circuits.
• A standard of technical skills of HND level or higher and the ability to demonstrate your expertise of working within a manufacturing environment.
• As a proactive and logical person, you can use problem solving, utilising the company’s lean philosophies.
• Can work to critical timelines and effective interpersonal skills are key to high-level performance in this position.
• As we work within a COMAH environment, alignment to these standards is critical.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Free on-site car parking
• Contributory Pension
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits
• Professional Development opportunities (Higher Education/Further Education).