Lead EICA Engineer

Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK; Swinton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Lead EICA Engineer to take technical ownership of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems. The role includes leading maintenance efforts, supporting continuous improvements, and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should possess a Level 5 qualification in Engineering and solid experience in EICA systems, with a competitive salary and annual performance bonus offered in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Annual performance bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience working with EICA systems in an industrial environment.
• Proven experience in fault-finding for live plant operations.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation systems and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of EICA systems.
• Act as the technical authority for EICA-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement and plant modernisation.

Skills

Strong practical knowledge of PLCs

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Ability to respond effectively to breakdowns

Education

Level 5 or higher qualification in Engineering

GCSEs including Mathematics, English and Science at grade C / 4

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Lead EICA Engineer Location : Manchester Salary : Competitive Hours : 37 hours per week (flexibility required) What We Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Annual performance bonus opportunity Company share scheme 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays Contributory pension scheme Free on-site parking Opportunities for continued learning, development, and career progression We are seeking a Lead EICA Engineer to take technical ownership of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation systems across our manufacturing site.

This is a key leadership role within the Engineering team, supporting operational reliability, continuous improvement and future modernisation projects.

Role Overview - Lead EICA Engineer

The Lead EICA Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands‑on expertise to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of site‑wide EICA systems.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, HSE, Planning and Maintenance teams, you will play a central role in maintaining high equipment uptime while driving improvement initiatives.

In addition to technical responsibilities, the role includes mentoring and guiding junior engineers and apprentices, contributing to day‑to‑day departmental leadership and supporting the strategic development of control and instrumentation standards across site.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the maintenance, development and optimisation of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.

Act as the technical authority for EICA-related issues, providing expert fault-finding and support during breakdowns.

Support continuous improvement, plant upgrades and modernisation programmes.

Ensure effective preventative maintenance, calibration and condition monitoring activities are in place.

Interpret, maintain and develop engineering documentation including electrical schematics, loop diagrams, I / O lists and control philosophies.

Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to improve safety, reliability and operational performance.

Provide technical guidance, mentoring and development support to junior engineers and apprentices.

Ensure compliance with site standards, safe systems of work and relevant E&I regulations.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and Science at grade C / 4 or above.

Level 5 or higher qualification in Engineering or a relevant discipline.

Experience working with EICA systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Strong practical knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and industrial control networks (e.g. Ethernet / IP, Profibus).

Proven experience in fault‑finding and supporting live plant operations from an EICA perspective.

Solid understanding of instrumentation systems (temperature, pressure, flow, weight), including calibration and integration into control systems.

Good understanding of control systems within production and safety‑critical environments.

Experience with preventative maintenance strategies, calibration and condition monitoring.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Ability to respond effectively to high‑level breakdowns and support maintenance teams.

Ability to interpret and manage technical documentation and drawings.

Desirable Criteria

Degree-level qualification in Engineering.

Experience using SAP.

Experience in foundry or heavy manufacturing environments (furnaces, extrusion presses, robotics).

Experience in chemical processing environments (filter presses, tanks, flow loops, pH correction systems).

Knowledge of relevant standards and legislation (BS 7671, PUWER, BS EN ISO 12100, CE Marking, etc.).

Familiarity with safe systems of work (permits, isolations, risk assessments).

Experience using a CMMS.

Working Pattern

37 hours per week, days based.

Flexibility required to meet business and operational demands.

Luxfer is a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven manufacturing business, guided by our core values of Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development and Teamwork .

We design and manufacture high‑quality products while building long‑term partnerships with our customers.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.