Graduate Controls Technician

TN United Kingdom; Bidford on Avon CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Controls Technician to join a market-leading company in the food handling industry. This innovative firm is dedicated to providing creative and cost-effective solutions to blue-chip customers worldwide. In this role, you will work closely with the technical team, specifying electrical components, modifying wiring diagrams, and supporting customers remotely. With a focus on collaboration and detail, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to launch your career in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Gym membership

Work-based pension

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Specify electrical components for production and R&D projects.
• Modify and create wiring diagrams using AutoCAD/EPLAN.
• Provide remote customer support for program modifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

EPLAN

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

MS Office

Database Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Omron PLC

B&R PLC

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

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02.05.2025

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Job Description:

Our Client are market leaders in the food handling industry supplying equipment to blue chip customers across the world. Using the latest design technology they're focused on providing creative and cost-effective solutions for their Customers. An opportunity has now arisen for a Graduate Controls Technician to join their team.

Responsibilities:

· Working closely within the technical team to help to specify electrical components for production and R&D projects

· Modifying and creating wiring diagrams using AutoCAD/EPLAN on a daily and weekly basis to fulfil the production needs

· Work with the design team to create electronic back plate drawings

· Prepare Bills of Materials on each machine build

· Modifying existing PLC & HMI programs in Omron, B&R, Siemens & Allen Bradley

· Installation of programs and screen designs into each production machine with signal and controls-based testing and fault finding during the PDI process

· Production of user manuals for each production machine on a daily and weekly basis

· Generate documentation packages for our customers to help users to work the machinery

· Remote customer support to modify programs and features/functions to cater for individual customer needs and improvements

· Attention to detail is essential due to short manufacturing lead times

· Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly

· Enjoys working in a fast-paced exciting environment

· Perform other duties as assigned

About you:

· Degree educated in Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineering or related discipline

· Strong IT skills and confidence - MS Office and Excel, with database skills/usage an advantage

· Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams

· Pneumatic circuits

· All necessary training will be provided

· Gym membership included at the local gym

· Work based pension

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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