Days Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer
Job Role: Days Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer
Job Location: Worcester M5 access
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £50k - £54k 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 automation engineer on days with an interest in PLC development and support controls engineering.
This 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 – Days Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer
* Provide high-level engineering technical expertise to maximise productivity and achievement of targets in a high-speed production environment.
* Provide breakdown support in the event of equipment failure to maintain world-class production standards.
* Ensure the plant operates at agreed efficiency levels, optimising automation as required.
* Provide technical advice on electrical standards for maintenance improvement.
* Modification, programming, and installation of control systems on automated machinery.
* Manage improvements in electrical maintenance strategy and coordinate electrical asset care improvement programmes.
* Ownership of the site Obsolescence and Improvements Plan focusing on the next level of controls.
* Reactive support for site automation issues with a clear escalation process.
* Ownership of automation Capex projects.
* Optimise automated warehouse performance by ensuring 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.
* Ensure the automated warehouse runs at its optimum design speeds.
Qualifications & Requirements – Days Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer
* Apprentice trained or graduate engineer in an electrical discipline with an electrical qualification.
* Strong emphasis on Automation experience, electrically biased with PLC skills.
* Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi preferred.
* Experience as an Electrical Engineer with a background 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 a 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.
* HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
* Minimum 5 years hands-on automation experience within automated warehouse environments.
What we can offer - Days Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer
* 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.
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