Electrical Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £46k-£55k

33 days leave

On-site medical centre

Canteen subsidy

Employee assistance programme

Discounts & clubs

Job summary

Nexperia operates a Manchester manufacturing site delivering automotive, industrial and consumer semiconductor solutions. We seek an Electrical Controls Engineer to maintain, monitor and improve our control systems and facilities infrastructure.

You will work with technicians and contractors to diagnose faults, interpret control diagrams and contribute to control strategy design. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success.

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.
• Experience with Clean Room, HVAC, compressed air, vacuum, DI water, extraction systems, CHP.

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

Industrial control systems

Facilities plant knowledge

Fault finding

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Control system diagnostics

HVAC & plant systems

Clean room operations

CHP & DI water systems

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.

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face.

Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia.