PLC Engineer

Stateside Foods Limited; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Foods Limited is recruiting a PLC Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in the UK. You will write, maintain, and troubleshoot software for on-site PLCs, and design control panels.

The role requires an electrical engineering qualification; Siemens qualifications are advantageous. You will also train shift engineers and apprentices, and support plant upgrades and documentation.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification required.
• Siemens qualification(s) advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and install electrical control panels and lead installations.
• Produce and maintain electrical drawings as required.
• Write, update and modify PLC software.
• Train and develop shift engineers and apprentices.
• Support electrical breakdowns during day-to-day activities.
• Liaise with OEMs regarding plant issues and upgrades.
• Back up and maintain software and documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Siemens S7

Job description

We have a permanent opportunity for a PLC Engineer.

The role will be working Monday to Friday 06.00 - 15.00. Reporting to the Site Engineering manager the PLC Engineer will be responsible for writing, maintaining and updating all software on site and troubleshooting and fault finding of software and electrical systems.

The role responsibilities but not limited too:

• Design of control panels and lead installations.
• Produce and maintain electrical drawings as required
• Write, update and modify software.
• Train and develop shift engineers and apprentices.
• When required - carryout support in electrical breakdowns during day-to-day activities.
• Design and install electrical control improvements (projects).
• Liaise with original equipment manufacturer regarding plant issues and future upgrades.
• Responsible for maintaining and backing up software
• Preparing documentation and instructions for engineers and end users
• Carryout all work in sympathy with site H&S guidance
• Carryout work in line with all current legislation
• Any other reasonable requests
• Support and train colleagues where necessary
• Adhere to the company’s H&S policies and procedures
• Adhere to the company’s Hygiene policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will have effective written and verbal communication skills with knowledge of engineering best practice. Candidates should hold an electrical engineering qualification along with Siemans qualifications being advantageous.