Lead PLC Controls Engineer - Packaging Automation

PCMC; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in end-of-line packaging solutions is seeking a Controls Team Leader to manage a team of Electrical Engineers and oversee automation software design. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of PLC programming. This role requires flexibility for travel to customer facilities for equipment commissioning and fault finding. The company values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, considering reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation software design experience in packaging or special purpose machinery.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs.
• Flexibility to travel locally and internationally for commissioning and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Electrical Engineers.
• Create and implement SOPs and best practices.
• Develop Functional, Detailed, and Software Design Specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Automation software design

PLC programming

Robotic systems knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or higher qualification in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Rockwell Powerflex

Bosch IndraDrive

Festo EMCA

Job description

A leader in end-of-line packaging solutions is seeking a Controls Team Leader to manage a team of Electrical Engineers and oversee automation software design. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of PLC programming. This role requires flexibility for travel to customer facilities for equipment commissioning and fault finding. The company values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, considering reasonable accommodations during the hiring process.