Controls Engineer

Who are we?
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As a member of Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate is recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 120 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate play a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Our business continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Kingspan's world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

What will you be doing?
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls Engineer to join our engineering maintenance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, improving and maintaining automation and control systems across site, ensuring optimal performance of production equipment. This role will collaborate closely with the Operations teams to enhance system reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Key objectives in your role as Controls Engineer include:

• Designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI (Human-Machine Interfaces), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Maintaining and improving electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems to ensure seamless production processes.
• Performing diagnostics and root cause analysis on control system failures and implementing corrective actions.
• Identifying obsolete equipment and implementing rectification accordingly.
• Developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation and control equipment.
• Working with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies throughout all work undertaken.
• Providing technical training and support to maintenance and production personnel on control systems.
• Liaising with suppliers to source components, software, and support services as needed.
• Assisting in the specifying and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades, ensuring correct integration into existing infrastructure.
• Maintaining accurate documentation, including electrical schematics, program backups, and system configurations.
• Any other ad-hoc duties, as reasonably requested.

Compliance:

• Adhere to the Company's compliance obligations, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Report compliance concerns, issues, and failures.
• Participate in training as required.

What do you need?
You should:

• Hold a minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.
• Have previous professional experience in controls engineering, automation, or a similar role within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Be proficient in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and HMI/SCADA development. Experience with robotics, control, and vision systems would be advantageous.
• Have a strong understanding of industrial networking, communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.), and instrumentation.
• Possess a good knowledge of electrical safety regulations.
• Be able to read and interpret electrical schematics & wiring diagrams.
• Have strong problem-solving skills, be able to work under pressure, and have excellent attention to detail.
• Possess excellent time management and organisational skills, being able to effectively prioritise workloads.
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Have a flexible approach to travel, as and when required.

It would also be advantageous if you:

• Had experience with robotics, control, and vision systems.
• Held a certification in automation, controls, or other electrical engineering disciplines.
• Has experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), and cloud-based monitoring systems.
• Were familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Why Choose Tate?

• We are proud to offer competitive salaries, bonus opportunities and generous pension contributions.
• We know a work/life balance is important, which is why we offer 25 days' holiday entitlement.
• Corporate volunteering with paid time off to give back to our local community.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities. We prioritise developing both you and your career at Tate.
• Getting to know your colleagues on a personal level is easy at Tate with social events scheduled throughout the year.
• We are People Passionate and offer our employees unrestricted access to an Employee Assistance Programme and have dedicated MHFA representatives across the business.
• We are part of the global Kingspan Group, which means direct access to careers opportunities worldwide