Days Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer
Posted on April 16th, 2025
Location: Doncaster
Type of Job: Permanent
Job Role: Days Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer
Salary: £55k - £60k Target Band plus 10% Bonus, Package and Excellent Pension
Client: Global Manufacturing Company
Monday – Friday days role
A multi-site Global manufacturing company with a state-of-the-art site in the area investing in its assets, people, and technology. Due to ongoing automation processes and internal promotion, we have a key requirement for an electrical PLC automation engineer on days with an interest in PLC development and support controls engineering.
This role will suit an automation engineer that has out-developed a shift automation first line role and is ready to take a lead days role for a factory, or an established controls and automation engineer. You will be responsible for supporting the maintenance/electrical asset care strategy and technical challenges to ensure maximum line efficiency, leading from the front within a proactive electrical reliability team ensuring the efficient running of FMCG process and manufacturing lines.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-level engineering technical expertise to maximize productivity and achievement of targets in a high-speed production environment.
* Provide breakdown support in the event of equipment failure, assisting and enabling the site to maintain world-class production standards.
* Ensure the plant operates at agreed efficiency levels, optimizing automation as required.
* Provide technical advice and guidance on electrical standards for maintenance improvement.
* Modification, programming, and installation of control systems on automated machinery.
* Manage improvements in electrical maintenance strategy, coordinating all electrical asset care improvement programs.
* Ownership of the site Obsolescence and Improvements Plan focusing on the next level of controls.
* Reactive support for site automation issues within a clear escalation process.
* Ownership of automation Capex projects.
* Optimize automated warehouse performance by ensuring the machines' hardware and software are performing.
* Ensure all sites have the required software programs, licenses, and connections.
* Coordinate with OEM suppliers for technical notifications or upgrades.
* Provide specialist software/automation troubleshooting support.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Apprentice trained or graduate engineer in an electrical discipline with an electrical qualification.
* Emphasis on Automation experience; candidate should be electrically biased with PLC skills.
* Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi.
* Background as an Electrical Engineer with experience in PLCs and OEM, SCADA preferred.
* Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment including Food, FMCG process, or General Manufacturing.
* Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
* Trained to an Electrical minimum craft level, ONC, HND Level preferred.
* Knowledge of electrical systems.
* Proficient in SCADA, Siemens preferred but open to different PLC backgrounds.
* Minimum of 2 years experience within a fast-paced industry.
* 40 Hours P/W days-based role.
* HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
* Minimum 5 years working ‘hands-on’ automation experience in automated environments.
What We Can Offer
* Excellent bonus.
* Flexible benefits: subsidised canteen, cycle to work, and more.
* Automated world-class plant.
* Global family of employees and career development opportunities.
For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler at mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk.
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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