Electrical Controls Engineer

2 weeks ago

Howden, United Kingdom Howdens Joinery Full time
Howden Joinery is looking for Electrical Controls Engineer to join the Engineering Department at our Manufacturing Site in Howden, East Yorkshire.  
As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the programming and development of automation and controls systems to ensure the engineering design is robust and reliable. Acting as the site’s technical lead, the post holder will be well versed in fault-finding while delivering on continuous improvement projects across areas of manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
This is a key role within Howdens, whereby the Electrical Controls Engineer will work cross-functionally. Therefore, the ability to build trusted working relationships and make decisions that will benefit all concerned is vital to the success of the role. 
What you will be doing as an Electrical Controls Engineer:
- Organising automation, electrical, and PLC design projects by identifying short-term, and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and detailed documentation on project completion
- Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability, product quality, employee safety and process efficiency.
- Develop knowledge of the manufacturing process and operating sequences of the manufacturing processes and cascade with maintenance teams.
- Develop knowledge and application of automation skills and techniques to drive improvement and cascade with maintenance teams.
- Implement plant/process development opportunities that improve Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.
- Coach and develop the maintenance engineering team members’ knowledge of machine control and automation systems.
What we can offer:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- Free daily meal at on site canteen
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays.
- Share save scheme.
- Exceptional reward and recognition events
Shift pattern:
- Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 6am-6pm
- Week 2 - Monday, Tuesday - 6am-6pm, Wednesday, Thursday - 6pm-6am
- Week 3 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - 6pm-6am
- 7 days off
What do you need to qualify for the Electrical Controls Engineer:
- Time served Electrical Engineer, Automation / Controls apprentice or have a minimum of 5 years post qualification work experience within an FMCG environment.
- Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Ability to fault find and implement program modifications on a range of PLCs & SCADA, Robotics
- Knowledge of parameterisation and commissioning of servo drives and inverters.
- Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
- Experience of designing and modifying control circuits and program logic
- Delivery of change management activities
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to Apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.
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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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