Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

Staffline Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK is seeking a PLC-biased Electrical Controls Engineer to support automation activities in a world-class manufacturing environment. This role involves maintaining PLC systems, providing training, and troubleshooting issues to ensure efficient production. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical engineering background with experience in control systems. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including extensive holiday options.

Benefits

Best-in-class learning and development support

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes.
• Time served Electrical Engineer with post-qualification work experience.
• Knowledge of servo drives and inverters.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and maintenance of software for PLCs.
• Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators.
• Collaborate across teams for key improvement projects.

Skills

PLC systems

HMI software

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Electrical maintenance

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

• Pay Range: £60,000 plus a comprehensive package
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Client: Category market leader in Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover and award-winning
• Significant multi-million CAPEX and related automation investment

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. First line automation support.

Newly created roles!

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

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
• Develop knowledge and application of automation skills
• Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability
• New installations, including the 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

• A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes and/or high-speed production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
• Experience in PLC touchscreen controls and electrical maintenance
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis experience
• Time served Electrical Engineer
• Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post 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
• Experienced in high-level fault-finding and diagnostics across a range of control equipment
• 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 a working pattern, lots of time off!
• Share save scheme and exceptional reward

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position.

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