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Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 59,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Warrington
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Electrical PLC Controls Engineers
Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer
Location: Warrington area
Department: Controls and Automation
Pay Range: £60,000 plus a comprehensive package
Contract Type: Permanent
Client: Category market leader in Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover and award-winning
Significant multi-million CAPEX and related automation investment
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. First line automation support.
Newly created roles!
Reporting to the Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for the automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant. Including Robotics and materials handling.
Key Responsibilities - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, testing and maintenance of software for:
Inverter drives
Programmable safety systems
PLCs
Servo drives
SCADA system
Operator interface (HMI) screens
Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required
PLC alterations & improvements
Develop knowledge and application of automation skills
Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability
New installations, including the 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 - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
An electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes and/or high-speed production equipment
Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
Experience in PLC touchscreen controls and electrical maintenance
Problem-solving and root-cause analysis experience
PLC programming skills
Time served Electrical Engineer
Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post 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
Experienced in high-level fault-finding and diagnostics across a range of control equipment
Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic
What we can offer - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one
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 a working pattern, lots of time off!
Share save scheme and exceptional reward
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position.
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