PLC Controls Engineer

CHEP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in supply chain solutions as a PLC Engineer, where you will play a vital role in the Digital Serialisation program. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative technologies, integrating PLC systems with cutting-edge equipment. You will collaborate with a diverse team and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance work and life effectively. With a generous benefits package, including an annual bonus and share scheme, this role empowers you to contribute to sustainability while advancing your career in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for technology and a drive to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in PLC programming and integration.
• Strong knowledge of Ladder Logic and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC code and integrate new technology into automated lines.
• Provide on-site programming and controls support for projects.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Integration of vision equipment

SCADA integration

Data transfer to SQL/Cloud Server

Ethernet Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

The Digital Serialisation program is a key Strategic initiative for Brambles. As a PLC Engineer, you’ll be a key member of the team in delivering the technologies and solutions required for this initiative to be achievable. The role will involve direct integration support, PLC software programming & modifications for new technologies being implemented. The equipment within our Service centres (Plant Operations) will include QR cameras and integrating them with our existing lines.

The role will be aligned closely with the project Senior Controls Engineer who will maintain governance for the software changes.

This role will require knowledge of Ladder Logic as a minimum or Allen Bradley software. This is a hybrid remote position where you’ll be able to work from home but will need flexibility to travel to sites as this role is the “boots on the ground”. With the nature of project installations, this role will also require some flexibility of working hours – any time worked over weekends will be given in lieu.

CHEP Brambles is a global top employer and we offer a generous benefits package along with base salary including annual bonus and a share scheme in addition to flexible working hours.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop PLC code and controls solutions required to integrate new technology into existing automated lines.
• Provide solutions for the required data and interfaces for successful operation of equipment.
• Ensure accurate data transfers to SCADA and Cloud servers.
• Vertical start-up of all installations. Commissioning targets met on time.
• Training of operators and technicians on SCADA and PLC systems.
• Provide on-site programming and controls support when required to deliver projects.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to the PLC and Controls standards required and provide support and coaching to suppliers when required.

What you’ll need

• Ladder Logic or Allen Bradley PLC programming experience.
• Integration of vision equipment into PLC systems.
• Integration of PLC with SCADA.
• Data transfer between PLC and SQL/Cloud Server.
• Ethernet Communication architecture and protocols.

Preferred Education

Bachelors - Electrical Engineering, Diploma - Electrical Engineering.

Preferred Level of Work Experience

3 - 5 years.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote.