Electrical Control Instrumentation Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Green car scheme

Free EV charging onsite

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates are recruiting for a skilled Electrical, Control, Instrumentation & Automation Engineer for a global manufacturer at a state-of-the-art facility in Liverpool. You will lead automation upgrades, system integration projects and continuous improvement across a highly automated production environment.

The role requires strong knowledge of industrial automation, PLC/SCADA and instrumentation, with a track record in manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and process control systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and automation upgrades.
• Mentoring or coaching EC&I technicians is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation upgrades and integration projects across a highly automated production environment.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA and control systems across the operation.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of automated equipment.
• Provide fault analysis and root-cause determination for complex plant issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers, integrators and engineering partners.
• Mentor EC&I Technicians and support technical development across the team.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation & control

Robotics integration

Root cause analysis

Mentoring EC&I technicians

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Electrical, Control, Instrumentation & Automation Engineer

Competitive salary & package includng: bonus scheme, life insurance, private medical, EV charging and generous pension

Are you an Automation, Control Systems or EC&I Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement?

We are recruiting for successful, global manufacturer at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Liverpool.

With significant recent investment in automation, you will be supporting a growing range of advanced manufacturing technologies including automated filling systems, high-speed rotary equipment, robotics and automated material handling solutions.

The Role

Working closely with Engineering, Production and Maintenance teams, you will lead automation upgrades, system integration projects, troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives across a highly automated production environment.

You will:

• Support and develop PLC, HMI, SCADA and control systems across the manufacturing operation
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of automated production equipment
• Lead automation upgrades and integration of new technologies
• Provide technical support and root cause analysis for complex plant issues
• Improve reliability, performance and efficiency of existing systems
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers, integrators and engineering partners
• Mentor and coach EC&I Technicians, supporting technical development across the team

Requirements:

We are keen to speak with engineers who combine strong automation expertise with a practical manufacturing mindset.

Experience gained within:

• Chemical manufacturing
• Process industries
• Pharmaceutical production
• Food & beverage
• FMCG
• Advanced manufacturing
• Packaging or automated production environments

Experience/Skills:

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing
• Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of instrumentation, process control and industrial electrical systems
• Experience supporting automated production lines and robotic systems
• A structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join a business who continue to invest heavily in technology, automation and engineering excellence.

You will be joining a company that is:

• Financially stable and globally recognised
• Investing heavily in manufacturing technology and automation
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation
• Large enough to provide genuine career progression opportunities
• Small enough for your contribution to be visible and recognised

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy and sell additional days
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension with significant employer contributions
• Green car scheme
• Free EV charging onsite
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.