Graduate Controls Technician

Nicholas Associates Graduate Placements; Bidford on Avon CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Controls Technician to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work closely with technical and design teams, specifying electrical components and creating wiring diagrams using advanced design software. You will also be involved in preparing Bills of Materials and providing customer support to enhance machine operations. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this company offers excellent training and development opportunities, along with benefits such as gym membership and a work-based pension. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Gym Membership

Work-Based Pension

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering required.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and Excel, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Specify electrical components for production and R&D projects.
• Modify and create wiring diagrams using AutoCAD/EPLAN.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

AutoCAD

EPLAN

MS Office

Excel

Database Skills

Understanding of Electrical Wiring Diagrams

Knowledge of Pneumatic Circuits

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Degree in a Related Discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Our client are market leaders in the food handling industry, supplying equipment to blue-chip customers worldwide. Using the latest design technology, they focus 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:

1. Work closely with the technical team to specify electrical components for production and R&D projects.
2. Modify and create wiring diagrams using AutoCAD/EPLAN regularly to meet production needs.
3. Collaborate with the design team to create electronic backplate drawings.
4. Prepare Bills of Materials for each machine build.
5. Install programs and screen designs into production machines, including signal and controls-based testing and fault finding during the PDI process.
6. Produce user manuals for each production machine regularly.
7. Generate documentation packages for customers to facilitate machine operation.
8. Provide remote customer support to modify programs and features/functions according to customer needs and improvements.
9. Pay close attention to detail due to short manufacturing lead times.
10. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly.
11. Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

About you:

1. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
2. Strong IT skills and confidence, including MS Office and Excel; database skills are advantageous.
3. Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams.
4. Knowledge of pneumatic circuits.
5. All necessary training will be provided.
6. Additional benefits include gym membership at a local gym and a work-based pension.

About us:

We are committed 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 support candidates with disabilities and are open to flexible working arrangements.

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