Automation and Controls Engineer

Job Description:

We are recruiting for an Controls and Automation Engineer to join a specialised supplier of Construction Materials, working at their Heavily Automated Manufacturing site in Loughborough. This role is offering up to £58,000, for Monday - Friday days based position (7am-4pm). Overtime paid at a premium, as well as a high benefits package, including a company pension contribution, life assurance scheme and discretionary Company bonus scheme.

As the Controls and Automation Engineer, working within this company, you are committed to the environment ensuring that the products meet the UK's highest environmental performance standards. This will positively impact people and plant through low carbon manufacturing and meeting business goals.

Responsibility for the Controls and Automation Engineer

• Focussing on developing and maintaining automated control systems including, programming, Inverters, PLC's and SCADA systems.
• Making sure all Controls and Electrical assets are maintained in compliance with the company's requirements within the health, safety and site standards.
• Oversee all C&E work (projects and shutdowns, or other) safely and efficiently within the allocated time and budget.
• Working alongside the Engineering Team across manufacturing excellence, looking at CI and Root cause analysis

Useful experience for the Controls and Automation Engineer

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline (HNC/D Level in C&E Engineering or processes an equivalent qualification)
• Working with Siemens S5, S7 and TIA
• Knowledge and understanding of PLCs and Inverters for programming and fault finding
• Aware of Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Being able to perform at the highest level within a dynamic environment and embrace change

We are in search of an Electrical Technician/Controls and Automation Engineer with a strong maintenance background within a manufacturing environment to be able to be proactive in problem solving and achieving outcomes to meet ethical business practise.

Please apply directly for further information regarding the Electrical Technician/Controls and Automation Engineer role.