Electrical Project Engineer: PLC & SCADA Systems Expert

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Middleton; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer. The role involves leading the design and rebuild of production machines, troubleshooting electrical systems, and modifying control programs. Applicants must have a strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA systems, and electrical diagnostics. A rewarding position offering circa £48k per year, with benefits like a pension scheme and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Recognition scheme

Employee Discount scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Electrically time-served with HNC or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC programming.
• Proficient with SCADA systems, especially Wonderware InTouch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and rebuild of production machines.
• Develop and troubleshoot 3-phase motor control systems.
• Modify PLC programs and maintain SCADA/PLC interfaces.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Wonderware InTouch

Eplan proficiency

Electrical diagnostics

Safety circuit layout

Control panel design

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Job description

A manufacturing company in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer. The role involves leading the design and rebuild of production machines, troubleshooting electrical systems, and modifying control programs. Applicants must have a strong understanding of PLCs, SCADA systems, and electrical diagnostics. A rewarding position offering circa £48k per year, with benefits like a pension scheme and ongoing training.