PLC Engineer

Stateside Foods Limited; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Foods Limited in Westhoughton is seeking a permanent PLC Engineer to design and install control panels, write and update software, and lead electrical projects. The role runs Monday to Friday 06:00–15:00 and reports to the Site Engineering Manager.

You will train shift engineers and apprentices, support electrical breakdowns, liaise with OEMs on upgrades, maintain documentation and ensure compliance with H&S and hygiene policies.

Qualifications

• Must have an electrical engineering qualification.
• Siemens PLC knowledge advantageous.
• Experience in writing, updating and maintaining software on site.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Carry out electrical breakdown support during day-to-day activities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Troubleshooting

Software maintenance

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens PLC programming

Job description

We have a permanent opportiunity 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 to:

• 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.