Controls Engineer

Job Description

Controls Engineer.
London.
Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE).
Monday to Friday 07:00 – 15:30

Benefits:

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• Loyalty Bonus.

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• Cycle to work scheme.

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• On site parking.

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We are looking to recruit an experienced Controls Engineer to work for a well established client of ours who are a specialised baker of pastries and savoury products.

Duties of the Controls Engineer:

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• Modify or initiate work arounds on the PLC code for any hardware faults.

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• Use relevant diagnostic tools to provide investigations into front line issues.

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• Document SOPs, keeping records accurate and up to date.

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• Create and maintain electrical schematics, layout drawings, wiring diagrams, wire harnesses and BOMs for electrical panels.

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• Analyse the data to find solutions to help improve the MHE performance.

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• Make sure that there are correct backups, upgrades and spares by cataloguing all existing site control systems.

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• Liaise with and report to the management team on causes of failures, making recommendations to rectify.

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• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the maintenance team.

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• Generate a variety of technical documentation including P&IDs, software design specifications, communication maps and cable block diagrams.

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What we are looking for in the Controls Engineer:

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• A relevant engineering degree.

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• Previous experience within a similar role, ideally in an automation environment.

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• Experienced hands on ability relating to automation hardware and software.

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• The ability to optimise processes to lower manufacturing costs, increase productivity and reduce cycle times.

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• Excellent knowledge of Siemens HMI systems, matched with a good understanding of PLC control system architecture.

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• A keen eye for detail with good problem solving ability.

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• Experience working on continuous improvement projects.

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Please reach out to Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington for more information.