Electrical Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer in Goole, Doncaster. The role involves managing automation and controls systems for a production plant. Key qualifications include an HNC in Electrical Engineering, PLC programming skills, and experience in fault-finding. Competitive salary, extensive benefits including 25 days holiday and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

Qualifications

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level).
• Time served Electrical Engineer.
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults.
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems.

Skills

PLC programming skills

Problem-solving and root-cause analysis experience

Working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software

Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks

Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Inverter drives

Servo drives

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer, Location: Goole, Doncaster area, Department: Controls and Automation, Pay Range/details: £60,000 Plus comprehensive package and overtime as a guide, applications taken on experience, Contract Type: Permanent, Client: Category market leader in FMCG Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover

Responsibilities – Electrical Controls Engineer

• Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for the automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, testing and maintenance of software, for:
• Inverter drives
• Programmable safety systems
• PLCs
• Servo drives
• SCADA system
• Operator interface (HMI) screens
• Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
• PLC alterations & improvements
• New installations, including programming of software
• Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
• You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
• Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
• Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
• You’ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications – Electrical Controls Engineer

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
• A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes and/or high-speed production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
• Experience in PLC touchscreen controls and electrical maintenance
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis experience
• PLC programming skills
• Time served Electrical Engineer
• Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
• Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
• Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
• Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer – Electrical Controls Engineer

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern
• Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position.

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