Manufacturing Engineer - PLC & Process Improvement

MacLean Power Systems; Mirbister; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems is seeking an engineering-minded professional to develop and improve industrial manufacturing methods. You will work on PLC programming, troubleshoot electrical systems, hydraulics, and load cells, while coordinating with vendors to upgrade equipment.

The role supports production efficiency and quality, with a focus on safety and 5S standards, under supervision and with room for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0–3 years of experience or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Willingness to learn and grow with MacLean Power.

Responsibilities

• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with vendors to determine specifications of processes and arrange equipment, material purchase and equipment.
• Specify peripheral equipment specifications and write capital expense requests as needed.
• Develop statements of work for equipment upgrades (Controls Upgrade).
• Assist the Maintenance Dept when needed to return the equipment to operational standard.
• PLC Programming with Allen Bradley, Keyence and/or Siemens.
• Understanding and troubleshooting of load cells, Analog inputs (0-10Vdc or 4-20Ma).
• Understanding of basic hydraulics and troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in 480VAC panels, for troubleshooting.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area).
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics knowledge

Mechanical assembly

5S methodology

MS Office

Python (optional)

CAD knowledge (optional)

Vendor coordination

Ladder logic basics

Education

Bachelor's degree, engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

MacLean Power Systems is seeking an engineering-minded professional to develop and improve industrial manufacturing methods. You will work on PLC programming, troubleshoot electrical systems, hydraulics, and load cells, while coordinating with vendors to upgrade equipment.

The role supports production efficiency and quality, with a focus on safety and 5S standards, under supervision and with room for growth within the company.