Electrical Controls Engineer

Nexperia; Manchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Professional development

CSR & sustainability

Diversity & inclusion

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nexperia in Manchester seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to maintain and improve site control systems and facilities infrastructure. You will work with technicians and external contractors to diagnose faults and implement improvements, interpreting control philosophies and system documentation.

The role offers strong development opportunities, exposure to diverse plant systems (HVAC, DI water, generators, CHP), and a commitment to diversity and CSR within a global electronics company.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with industrial control systems and facilities plant.
• Knowledge of TREND or Echelon BMS systems is advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support site control systems and facilities infrastructure
• Work with onsite technicians and external contractors on maintenance and improvement activities
• Support fault finding and troubleshooting across facilities systems
• Interpret control philosophies, logic diagrams and system documentation
• Assist with the design and optimisation of control strategies
• Provide technical support to Facilities and other departments across the site

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

MS 365

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

TREND or Echelon BMS

Job description

About the role

Nexperia is a global semiconductor company whose products are used in billions of electronic devices worldwide. Our Manchester manufacturing site plays a key role in delivering innovative semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial and consumer applications.

We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to maintain, monitor and improve site control systems supporting our manufacturing facilities. Working closely with technicians, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will provide technical expertise, fault diagnosis and support for critical facilities infrastructure.

What you will do

• Maintain and support site control systems and facilities infrastructure
• Work with onsite technicians and external contractors on maintenance and improvement activities
• Support fault finding and troubleshooting across facilities systems
• Interpret control philosophies, logic diagrams and system documentation
• Assist with the design and optimisation of control strategies
• Provide technical support to Facilities and other departments across the site

What you will need

• HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience with industrial control systems and facilities plant
• Knowledge of TREND or Echelon BMS systems is advantageous
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365

Technical Experience

Knowledge of some or all of the following:

• Clean Room operation and control systems
• HVAC systems
• Compressed Air Systems
• Vacuum Systems
• DI Water Plants
• Extraction Systems
• Diesel Generators
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant

Your benefits will include

Health & Wellbeing – Salary of £46,000-£55,000 (DOE), 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail & entertainment discounts, a variety of sports & social clubs.

Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, in both management and technical pathways.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to 4 times per year.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion –Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women’s groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.