Site Automation Engineer

Omega Plc; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly Bonus

Matched Pension up to 12%

Industry competitive salary and bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays with +

Job summary

Omega Plc on a large world-class manufacturing site is recruiting PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. You will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant, reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager.

You will develop software for PLCs, SCADA and safety systems, train operators, install and commission controls, and drive improvements across production lines. A strong electrical background and PLC/SCADA expertise are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level).
• Working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software.
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices.
• Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis experience.
• Time served Electrical Engineer.
• Automation / Controls apprenticeship with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment.
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA.
• Knowledge of servo drives and inverters.
• Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks.
• Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, document, test and maintain software for programmable safety systems, PLCs, SCADA.
• Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required.
• Perform PLC alterations & improvements.
• Handle new installations, including programming of software.
• Ensure machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose.
• Collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects with various control systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime.
• Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training.
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems.
• Be proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment.
• Involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

PLC systems

HMI software

Electrical maintenance

Instrumentation devices

Automation / Controls

Industrial networks fault-finding

Control circuits design

Servo drives & inverters

SCADA

Education

HNC/HND Level in Electrical Engineering

Automation/Controls apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

Servo drive programming tools

Job description

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles! Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.

Key Responsibilities - Site Automation Engineer

• Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software for: Programmable safety systems, PLCs, SCADA system
• Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
• PLC alterations & improvements
• New installations, including programming of software
• Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose
• You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime
• Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems
• Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment
• You’ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications - Site Automation Engineer

• Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
• A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
• Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance
• Problem solving and root cause analysis experience
• Time served Electrical Engineer
• Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA
• Knowledge of servo drives and inverters
• Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
• Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer - Site Automation Engineer

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
• Yearly Bonus
• Matched Pension up to 12%
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern
• Share save scheme and exceptional reward events

Additional Information

Role would suit someone with a background as: an electrical maintenance engineer, PLC engineer, Automation Engineer or Electrical Engineer in a manufacturing environment.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level
• Employment type Full-time
• Job function Engineering and Project Management
• Industries Manufacturing and Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing