Lead EICA & Process Automation Engineer

Domino Printing Sciences; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Medical insurance with health plan, +d

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Green car scheme with EV charging on‑s

Pension plan 8% employer contributions

Job summary

Domino Printing Sciences is seeking a capable engineer to lead and develop Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) systems across the site. You will provide technical expertise, support engineering teams, and drive continuous improvement in process control, automation, and operations.

You will deliver projects from upgrades to new installations, combining planning with hands-on support for manufacturing operations to ensure reliability and performance of SCADA, PLC, MES, and

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer or HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Automation, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in process control and automation including PLCs, SCADA, MES, VSDs, instrumentation, calibration and MCCs.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; chemical, food, or process industries advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience leading engineering projects, including contractor management and budget responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold SHEQ standards, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work, risk assessments, and permit-to-work processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving LEAN principles, 6S, visual management, and operational excellence.
• Maximise asset reliability and performance throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise across Process Control, SCADA, MES, PLC, and Instrumentation systems.
• Identify, develop, and deliver engineering improvement and capital projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on equipment selection, project delivery, and system enhancements.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and ensure effective change control.
• Develop training, SOPs, and work instructions for new systems and equipment.
• Coach and mentor engineering colleagues, supporting capability development across the team.
• Work collaboratively across departments to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations.

Skills

Process control

Automation systems

PLC

SCADA

MES

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic/Automation

Tools

SCADA software

MCCs

VSDs

Job description

About The Role

This role is responsible for leading and developing the site's Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) systems, providing technical expertise, supporting engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement in process control, automation, and operational performance.

About The Role

This role is responsible for leading and developing the site's Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) systems, providing technical expertise, supporting engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement in process control, automation, and operational performance.

You will play a key role in delivering engineering projects ranging from equipment upgrades and new installations through to major factory development initiatives. The role combines project planning and management with hands-on support for manufacturing operations, ensuring the reliability, performance, and ongoing development of control systems across SCADA, PLC, MES, and associated software platforms.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, and external partners, you will help shape the site's automation strategy, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and support the successful delivery of future technology and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold SHEQ standards, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work, risk assessments, and permit-to-work processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving LEAN principles, 6S, visual management, and operational excellence.
• Maximise asset reliability and performance throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Provide technical expertise across Process Control, SCADA, MES, PLC, and Instrumentation systems.
• Identify, develop, and deliver engineering improvement and capital projects.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on equipment selection, project delivery, and system enhancements.
• Maintain accurate system documentation and ensure effective change control.
• Develop training, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions for new systems and equipment.
• Coach and mentor engineering colleagues, supporting capability development across the team.
• Work collaboratively across departments to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations.
  
  

About You

• Degree-qualified engineer or minimum HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Automation, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in process control and automation, including PLCs, SCADA, MES, VSDs, instrumentation, calibration, and MCCs.
• Experience in a similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment; chemical, food, or process industries are advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience leading engineering projects, including contractor management and budget responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer-focused outcomes.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of reliability and maintenance methodologies, including FMEA and RCM.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
• Interest in industry best practice and emerging manufacturing technologies.
  
  

What You Can Expect

As a talented individual working at Domino, you can expect a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

• 25 days of basic holiday, plus options to buy or sell additional days, ensuring you have ample time to relax and recharge.
• A discretionary bonus scheme, a testament to your hard work and dedication.
• Life insurance, providing security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Medical insurance with the option of purchasing a health cash plan, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle to work scheme, ensuring your health is always a top priority.
• Join our green car scheme, a step towards a more environmentally friendly commute, with free EV charging onsite.
• Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions.
  
  

We are a highly successful company, we’re large enough to offer career development opportunities yet small enough for your contribution to be readily recognised and rewarded.

About Us

At Domino Printing Sciences we do more. Our expertise isn't just in providing cutting-edge variable data printing technology; it's in revolutionising how manufacturers embrace sustainable packaging and spearhead advancements in coding automation. We’ve been a part of the global variable data printing story for a long time, and our solutions help ensure the success of the world’s leading brands. Our goal is to be the leading global variable data printing brand through applying our expertise and reliable solutions to help the world’s manufacturers be sustainable and cut waste, while attracting, informing, and protecting their consumers. But we also know that it’s not just about the work we do—it’s about fostering a collaborative, dynamic and welcoming environment where everyone can flourish, contributing to Domino not only as a pioneer in the industry but also as an exceptional place to work.

Positions may be at an advanced stage of the recruitment process and can close at any time.

Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will need to complete a full 5 years' employment/educational references, a DBS check, and a health assessment. These will need to be completed before the successful candidate can start the role.