Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Goole; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical PLC Controls Engineer to join their team in Goole. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on automation and control systems within a world-class manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining software for PLCs and SCADA systems, while also mentoring and training other engineers. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and learning opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in electrical engineering and automation. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact on production efficiency and safety.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Share save scheme

Exceptional reward events

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification required (HNC/HND Level).
• Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for programmable safety systems and PLCs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime.

Skills

PLC systems

HMI software

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Electrical maintenance

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Automation / Controls apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA system

Servo drives

Industrial communication networks

Job description

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Job Title: Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

Location: Goole, Doncaster area

Department: Controls and Automation

Pay Range/details: £58,500 Plus comprehensive package and overtime

Contract Type: Permanent

Client: Category market leader in FMCG Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!

Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.

Key Responsibilities - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

• Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for:

- Programmable safety systems

- PLCs

-SCADA system

• 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 PLC 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 process and/or high-speed production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
• Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance
• Problem solving and root cause analysis experience
• 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 PLC 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