Electronic And Electrical Maintenance Engineer Role

Galaxy Personnel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electronic and Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The role involves programming PLCs and maintaining electrical systems to ensure optimal production output. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in a fast-paced production environment and have proficiency in PLC programming. The position is permanent with a salary of up to £42,000 per annum, based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Qualifications

• At least 5-10 years' experience in a production support role.
• Very good electronic and electrical aptitude with the ability to diagnose machine faults.
• Extensive knowledge of various electrical control systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Programming of PLCs, upgrading control panels for automated systems.
• Assist the Department Head in providing maintenance support.
• Prompt attendance to machinery failures and breakdowns.
• Implement continuous improvement activities for the Maintenance Department.

Skills

PLC Programming

5 - 10 years experience

Electronic, Electrical, Control Systems

PLC Systems, PLC Programs

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Diagnose machine faults

Education

PLC programming

Job description

Overview

Role: Electronic and Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Working hours: Monday to Friday – Days

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum – Depending on experience

Capacity of role: Permanent position

Responsibilities

• Programming of PLCs, upgrading control panels for automated systems and HMIs.
• Assist the Department Head in providing maintenance support for all departments within the group.
• Assist production when necessary to maintain production output.
• Prompt attendance to machinery failures/ breakdowns, fault finding on electronic and electrical systems and repair.
• All planned maintenance tasks to ensure optimal production availability.
• Programming of PLCs and upgrading control panels for automated systems; diagnose faults and repair equipment.
• Complete and update tasks using a maintenance-based software.
• Provide assistance to Service Engineers / Contractors as required.
• Generate ideas for improvement in the Maintenance Department.
• Fault-finding, repair, and improvement of all aspects of control systems.
• Installing new equipment and electronic control systems.
• Replacement of outdated control systems to achieve company-wide consistency, flexibility and reliability.
• Assist departments with fault-finding on their machines using various PLC software and test equipment.
• Ensure all departments are maintained to high standards, ensuring compliance to insurance, regulations and safety audits.
• Continuous improvement activities, identifying areas of the site and manufacturing to improve, creating solutions and implementation including project-based work.
• Investigate and, where possible, offer suggestions for system improvements and/or cost reductions.
• Knowledge of variable frequency speed controllers, inverters and vibration feed controllers.

Candidate attributes

• Proficient in PLC programming; experience with Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi machines would be beneficial.
• Experience in supporting a fast-paced production environment.
• At least 5-10 years' experience in a production support role.
• Very good electronic and electrical aptitude with the ability to diagnose machine faults.
• Extensive knowledge of various electrical control systems, instrumentation, PLC programs, and systems would be a major benefit.

Skills Required

• PLC Programming
• 5 - 10 years experience
• Electronic, Electrical, Control Systems
• PLC Systems, PLC Programs
• Siemens, Allen Bradley
• Diagnose machine faults

Qualifications Required

PLC programming

Keywords

• PLC Programming
• 5 - 10 years experience
• Electronic, Electrical, Control Systems
• PLC Systems, PLC Programs
• Siemens, Allen Bradley
• Diagnose machine faults