Support Controls Engineer

CooperVision; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer as a Support Controls Engineer, where you'll provide essential controls expertise in a highly regulated environment. This role involves troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and mentoring staff while ensuring compliance with quality systems. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits in a culture valuing diversity and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Wellness support

Professional development

Contact lens scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a similar role required.
• Proven experience with SCADA and PLC controls necessary.
• Experience in medical device/pharmaceutical manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls support to identify and rectify breakdowns.
• Design, develop, implement, validate, and support control systems.
• Mentor and train manufacturing support staff on control systems.

Skills

Quality systems understanding

Manufacturing process systems

Programming (PLC, SCADA, HMI)

OEE analysis

Education

ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Controls

Tools

RSLogix500

Studio5000

RSView32

FTView ME

GuardLogix

Pilz

SQL

VBA

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Support Controls Engineer

Department: UK Manufacturing

Location: Chandlers Ford

GLS: P2

Shift: Red Shift (Nights)

Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off

About CooperVision

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. We aim to help improve the way people see each day, giving lens wearers freedom and confidence. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering an engaging workplace and supporting employee growth through various resource groups and training opportunities.

Job Summary

As a Support Controls Engineer, you will join an experienced team to provide controls expertise, support in breakdowns, and assist in developing engineering support through coaching and training. You will work in a highly regulated environment conforming to ISO13485, ISO14971, and other standards, requiring awareness of quality systems and regulatory requirements. The role involves work in manufacturing areas, including clean rooms, requiring appropriate protective clothing.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities

• Provide controls support to identify and rectify breakdowns
• Improve control systems through root cause analysis and continuous improvement plans
• Maintain Software Change Control logs
• Support OEE data collection configuration and support
• Mentor and train manufacturing support staff on control systems
• Design, develop, implement, validate, and support controls systems for new processes and changes
• Communicate effectively with management and team members to ensure follow-through on improvement plans

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of quality systems, medical device/pharmaceutical regulations, FDA, GAMP, ISO standards
• Experience with manufacturing process systems and interfaces
• Knowledge of ISO/FDA software validation, audits, change control
• Proficiency with PLC, SCADA, HMI programming (RSLogix500, Studio5000, RSView32, FTView ME)
• Experience with safety systems (GuardLogix, Pilz), networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet, OPC, etc.), SQL, VBA
• Ability to perform OEE analysis

Qualifications and Experience

• ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Controls
• At least 3 years in a similar role
• Proven experience with SCADA and PLC controls
• Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
• Experience working with cross-site, multinational teams

What We Offer

Competitive salary, benefits including holiday, pension, healthcare, life assurance, wellness support, contact lens scheme, and professional development through training and LinkedIn Learning.

Our Culture

We promote diversity and inclusion through Employee Resource Groups like CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network, and Mind & Body Wellbeing. We value a culture of innovation, flexibility, and proactive engagement.

Application

If interested, apply today! We consider all qualified applicants equally. We operate a referral scheme; refer a friend via email for a reward. Visit our careers page for more opportunities.

About Us

CooperVision is committed to improving lives through innovative contact lens solutions, driven by a diverse team of professionals dedicated to excellence and employee wellbeing.