Client Details
A Rotherham-based specialist in high-quality chrome plating and surface finishing, delivering precision coatings for a range of engineering and industrial applications. Known for its commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, the company combines skilled craftsmanship with modern techniques to enhance durability, performance, and appearance of components across multiple sectors.
Description
As the Control Systems Engineer you will be tasked with the following;
* Responsible for the coordination of specified projects from point of order to on-site installation and commissioning, ensuring compliance with technical, Environmental, Health & Safety legislation to the agreed timetable and costs.
* Assist with a variety of ongoing and new projects from process improvements to capital installations.
* To work within the businesses quality standards: ISO9001, BSE9100, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO45001 and ISO17025
* Determine project specifications against operational requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; reviewing bids from contractors, preparing cost estimates.
* To work as part of a team controlled by a project manager
* To manage external contractors ensuring all aspects of tasks are communicated including H&S, site/working practices etc.
* Reporting daily/weekly to the Senior Control Engineer, to ensuring the status of projects are communicated and on schedule.
* Problem solving concerning maintenance issues and on line processes.
* Involvement with Root Cause Analysis.
* Lead maintenance & shopfloor teams in improvement activities.
* Provide automation support to the first line maintenance team.
* Support training of staff.
* Improve current manufacturing processes, equipment and work methods.
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge.
* To meaningfully contribute to and support continuous improvement methods and activities.
* Work closely with production to achieve production needs.
* To work under own initiative with minimal supervision.
* To have due regard to financial implications of actions taken.
* To accurately record all work activities & plant interventions using the CMMS (Mainsaver) in a timely fashion.
* To maintain housekeeping standards.
* To undertake any other tasks required by the Principle Engineer. A small amount of occasional overseas work can be expected.
Profile
A successful Control Systems Engineer should have:
* HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, e.g. Electrical, Electronics or control Engineering. Strong electrical control systems background as well as mechanical elements.
* Competent PLC programming skills particularly with Allen Bradley Studio 5000, and Mitsubishi GX works.
* Experience on a range of plant machines and PLC control and SCADA systems.
* Experience of HMI project programming.
* Computer literacy with MS Office packages (Word, Excel etc), AutoCAD, Solidworks etc.
* Experience in designing and specifying PLC based electrical control systems and applying these to bespoke production machinery.
* Experience within a medium to heavy manufacturing environment (desirable)
* Good fault finding and problem-solving skills essential - electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems.
* Good organisational and decision-making skills and the ability to coordinate a range of duties.
* Experience with working with instrumentation as pressure transmitters, electronic thermometers, flowmeters etc. and working with 4-20mA based signals.
Job Offer
Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000.
25 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays, with an additional holiday buy scheme for up to 5 days.
Flexible bank holiday arrangements to suit personal preferences.
Up to 21% overall pension contribution scheme.
Westfield Health Cover for employee wellness.
Onsite parking facilities with electric vehicle charging points.This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Controls Engineer to advance their career in Rotherham within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Apply now to join a company that values innovation and supports professional development
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year