Controls Engineer

Reed

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 7 days

Harlow, Essex CM17 9TD, England

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

Full Time

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Reed Engineering are currently working with a specialist manufacturer of glass processing technology. This independent company offer worldwide service to their customers and manage end-to-end projects including design and specification, equipment supply and installation, commissioning of individual specialised equipment or complete system packages.

Due to growth and a recent promotion, they are looking for an individual with experience and a passion for Electrical engineering to join their experienced team in a role that will offer training and progression within their electrical department.

Job Title: Electrical/Controls Engineer

Responsible to: Electrical Engineering Manager

Expected Qualifications and Experience:

ONC qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is seen as a minimum initial requirement. Development of further relevant qualifications will be supported and encouraged.
Knowledge of PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems.
Understanding of EPLAN and AutoCAD-based software.
Experience relating to Single and 3 Phase Power Transformers would be beneficial.
An electrical manufacturing, installation, or maintenance background is an advantage.
Ability to provide technical support to customers’ sites worldwide.

Principal Duties:

After a period of training, you will provide both office-based technical support and travel to give on-site service to the company’s customers worldwide.
Work within the Projects Office, providing project engineering support and coordination/management of specified customer projects or orders.
Use knowledge of PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems for in-house programming and fault finding.
Liaise with electrical design draughtsmen, project engineers, and electrical workshops in all aspects of the company’s electrical/electronic engineering activities.

Additional information:

Holiday Entitlement: 31 days per annum, including bank holidays. 1½ days in lieu for working weekends, bank holidays, or public holidays away from home.
Salary negotiable depending on level of experience.
Annual discretionary bonus.
Provided PPE, work shirts, trousers, and tools.
Company credit card, mobile phone, and laptop.
£100 toward eye test and glasses.
Competitive pension scheme

If you're a passionate or experienced electrical engineer with experience within controls and automation, please apply now!