Electrical PLC Controls Engineer

Job Title: Electrical PLC Controls Engineer



Location: Goole, Doncaster area



Department: Controls and Automation



Pay Range/details: £58,500 Plus comprehensive package and overtime



Contract Type: Permanent



Client: Category market leader in FMCG Manufacturing, multi-billion turnover



Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large world class manufacturing site, we have a recruitment drive for PLC biased Electrical Controls Engineers. Newly created roles!



Reporting to the Site Controls & Automation Manager, you will be responsible for automation, controls and electrical systems of the production plant.



Key Responsibilities - Electrical PLC Controls Engineer



Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, test and maintenance of software, for:

- Inverter drives



- Programmable safety systems



- PLCs



- Servo drives



-SCADA system



- Operator interface (HMI) screens



Train and provide advice to Engineers and Operators as required

PLC alterations & improvements

New installations, including programming of software

Ensuring machines and equipment are safe, working efficiently and fit for purpose

You’ll collaborate across teams and contribute to key improvement projects, while gaining experience with a variety of control systems

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime

Develop automation skills and techniques through OEM training

Coach and mentor Maintenance Engineers on control systems

Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment

You’ll be involved in fault-finding, diagnostics, and implementing permanent solutions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements & Qualifications – Electrical PLC Controls Engineer



Must possess an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)

A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software

Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment

Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices

Experience in PLC touch screen controls and electrical maintenance

Problem solving and root cause analysis experience

PLC programming skills

Time served Electrical Engineer

Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post qualification work experience within a manufacturing environment

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA

Knowledge of servo drives and inverters

Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks

Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer – Electrical PLC Controls Engineer



Best-in-class learning and development support from day one

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional plus 7 days off every 4 weeks on working pattern

Share save scheme and exceptional reward events



For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to



Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position



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