This world leading premium brand within their sector are seeking a Controls and Automation Engineering Manager to join their team in Cambridgeshire.
Controls & Automation Engineering Manager
£50,000 - £60,000 + 33 Days Holiday, Pension, Health, Bonus
Cambridgeshire
Ref: 24193
Controls & Automation Engineering Manager - The Role:
Supervision of a small Engineering team with support from the Technical Director
Supervision of a small Production team with support from a Production Assistant
Generate new or modify existing PLC code for custom equipment and bespoke machinery
Create electrical drawings for new machine orders and modified circuits
Support Production with machine builds including machine testing, software development and electric panel building
Support Engineering with product development and ongoing machine improvement here in the UK and the production facility in China
Support the China facility with production issues relating to engineering design, controls, software and electrical drawings
Find solutions for obsolete electrical parts and generate new electrical drawings to accommodate any changes
Ensure equipment complies with the latest safety standards and directives and CE marking
Support Field Service Engineers as required for PLC or Electrical guidance
Help with writing the technical manuals
Controls & Automation Engineering Manager - The Person:
Strong PLC knowledge, preferably with Omron CX Programmer and Sysmac
Experience in machine manufacturing, R&D and design
Electrical Engineering knowledge with the ability to produce electrical drawings
Understanding of machine safety and CE requirements
Mechanical knowledge for both hands on activity and understanding manufacturing drawings
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatics systems would be beneficial
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate at all levels
Located in Cambridgeshire, this role would be commutable from Cambridge, Bedford, Peterborough, Wellingborough and Corby.
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