Lead Controls Technician

IDEX; Evesham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Evesham is looking for a Controls Technician to lead a team and assist in setup and testing of control systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage technical documentation. Experience with compliance standards and pre-commissioning is desirable. This role may require occasional travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Proven electrical/engineering experience in panel-building and wiring.
• Familiarity with BS7671 18th Edition IET wiring regulations.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Controls Technicians for timely completions.
• Perform installation and testing of control systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the team.
• Create robust Test documentation and maintain audit trails.
• Liaison with Project Management on deliverables.

Skills

Ability to read and understand technical documents

Understanding of controls systems

Competent with wiring single and 3-phase equipment

Proficient with various instrumentation

Problem solver and trouble-shooter

Use of computer aided design and software development

Excellent communication

Ability to lead and support team members

Enthusiastic and organized with attention to detail

Education

Electrical/controls HNC or equivalent

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Overall purpose of role:

Assisting with setup, testing and fault finding of control systems for all Matcon equipment and producing supporting documentation as well as providing day to day technical support and guidance to others within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the team of Controls Technicians to ensure timely completion of work and offering technical support and guidance when needed.
• Performing installation setup and testing of control systems.
• Machine wiring support including Panel work (hole punching, lash wiring).
• Downloading of PLC control software into test system.
• Calibration of associated equipment such as Load cells, height sensors.
• Create and develop robust Test documentation.
• Filing of test procedures to ensure audit trail is maintained.
• Liaison with Project Management department and Factory Team Lead on project deliverables.
• Overseeing all technical administration work and ensuring completion within a timely manner, and in line with contract milestones.
• Look at stock levels for regularly used kit including cabling and wiring and lease with purchasing to produce manageable system.
• Working with the Controls Engineers to keep all control systems, mechanical and electromechanical devices operating according to the basis of design.
• Ensuring all Controls Equipment meets Matcon standards.
• Supporting R&D efforts with machine build and test.
• Ensure as built Autocad Electrical drawings and information are up to date.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand technical documents and schematic design specification to an expert level.
• A proven understanding of controls systems and manufacturing methods.
• Competent with wiring single and 3-phase equipment
• Proficient with various types of instrumentation such as Proximity sensors, load cells, RFID.
• An excellent problem solver and trouble-shooter.
• Use of computer aided design and software development.
• Excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lead and support other team members fostering career development.
• Enthusiastic, well organised and has an attention for detail.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Electrical/controls HNC or equivalent.
• Proven electrical / engineering experience gained in panel-building, wiring, soldering, cable termination and familiarity with BS7671 18th Edition IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) wiring regulations.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Tests and documents preferable.
• Previous management or supervisory experience is preferred but not essential.

Location and any travel requirements:

Matcon Head Office, Evesham, Worcestershire, UK. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required to support installation or commissioning activities.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

About Us

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.