Electrical Automation Controls Engineer

• Job Title: Electrical Controls Engineer - Automation, Maintenance Support
• Location: Warrington area
• Department: Controls and Automation
• Pay Range: £59,000 plus a comprehensive package, Bonus and Pension
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Client: Category market leader in Manufacturing, multi-billion-dollar turnover and award-winning
• Significant multi-million CAPEX and related automation investment

Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, we are launching a recruitment drive for PLC-biased Electrical Controls Engineers—first line automation support.

Newly created roles

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

Key Responsibilities - Electrical Controls Engineer -

Automation maintenance Support

• Responsible for the development, implementation, documentation, testing 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
• Develop knowledge and application of automation skills
• Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability
• New installations, including the 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 Controls Engineer

Automation maintenance Support

• An electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND Level)
• A working knowledge of PLC systems and HMI software
• Experience maintaining electrical/control systems on complex processes and/or high-speed production equipment
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices
• Experience in PLC touchscreen controls and electrical maintenance
• PLC programming skills
• Time served Electrical Engineer
• Automation / Controls apprentice with several years post 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
• Experienced in high-level fault-finding and diagnostics across a range of control equipment
• Experience of fault-finding on industrial communication networks
• Experience of designing & modifying control circuits and program logic

What we can offer – Electrical 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 a working pattern, lots of time off
• Share save scheme and exceptional reward

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler on 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.