Electrical Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of special purpose machinery seeks an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer. The role includes designing and developing PLC control systems, programming, and technical support. Candidates should have strong skills in electrical design and specific PLC software knowledge, along with relevant qualifications and experience.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of robotic machinery.
• Recognized qualification in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new PLC control systems.
• Upgrade and modify existing control systems.
• Provide onsite installations and technical support.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Technical support

Education

NVQ 3

HND

18th edition

Tools

Siemens plc software

Allen Bradley plc software

Mitsubishi plc software

Omron plc software

Job description

Job Description

Our client is an established manufacturer of special purpose machinery and due to their continued success Staffbase have been appointed to recruit for the position of Electrical Controls Engineer.

The successful candidate will be an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer with good plc skills.
Time will be split 50% electrical design and 50% writing plc/HMI software for automated machinery.

The Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will be responsible for the design and development of new plc controls systems for a wide range of automated machinery and robotics.
Duties will include but is not limited to the following;

• Electrical design and develop new software controls from customer requirements




• Upgrade and modify existing control systems in accordance with specification




• Assist with on-site installations and commissioning




• Provide remote and onsite technical support for customers and field engineers




• plc & HMI programming

Candidate:

The Electrical Controls Engineer will have excellent electrical design and PLC/HMI software writing & programming skills. You will have excellent knowledge of either Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or Omron plc software.

You will have at least three years experience in a similar role and ideally you will have a good knowledge and understanding of robotic machinery.

You will have a recognised qualification in electrical engineering e.g. NVQ 3, HND, 18th edition.

Hours of Work:

Monday to Friday 40 hrs

Benefits:

• Excellent gross earnings £50K - £55K




• 33 days annual leave




• Benefits




• Pension