Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

Staffline Group; 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 dynamic team. This role involves developing and maintaining software for PLCs and SCADA systems, ensuring the efficiency and safety of production equipment. You'll have the chance to collaborate across teams, mentor others, and enhance your automation skills through best-in-class training. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous holiday options and a share save scheme, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about engineering and automation in a thriving manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

Company bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy additional holidays

7 additional days off every 4 weeks

Share save scheme

Exceptional reward events

Qualifications

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level).
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of software for PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Electrical engineering

PLC systems knowledge

HMI software

Automation skills

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Time served Electrical Engineer

Automation / Controls apprenticeship

Tools

PLC

SCADA system

Instrumentation devices

Servo drives

Inverters

Job description

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, testing 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
• 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
• 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