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Control Systems Engineer

Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Control Systems Engineer position is with a global leader in innovation and manufacturing, focusing on control systems including PLC and SCADA.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of significant experience in PLC and SCADA applications, along with an electrical engineering qualification (HNC or Level 3).
  • The role involves responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with electrical policies, managing contractors, and maintaining pilot plant equipment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary that is open for discussion, along with training and development opportunities, a bonus scheme, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with a focus on day shifts totaling 35-40 hours per week.

My client is a global player in their industry & are always at the forefront of new innovation to improve performance across their various sites. As the Control Systems Engineer, you will be part of their R&D team, being the "go to" person when it comes to Control Systems (PLC, SCADA, Server & Networking maintenance), coaching the technicians & project team associates.

Client Details

My client is a market leading manufacturer that make products known across the world. They are always looking for ways to innovate & invest heavily in new equipment, new ways of working, new technologies & as the Control Systems Engineer you will be part of the team that ensures these are suitable for production.

Description

  • Accountable for area compliance to company Electrical Policy within the R&D Pilot Plant, lead the improvement of standards and ensure that all works are completed as per policy
  • Designated Electrical Duty Holder or Machinery Safety Duty Holder (No previous experience required)
  • Ownership of the control systems maintenance and reliability agenda
  • Responsible for availability and reliability of pilot plant process equipment
  • Provide skilled diagnostic test & repair for pilot plant facilities; modifications, minor installation works and replacements
  • Provide in depth technical (primarily electrical) support to R&D process development engineers to promote electrical safety compliance for all new and trial equipment brought onto site via experience and influencing skills
  • Accountable for Contractor Management & Permit To Work for the R&D Pilot Plant (all trades)
  • Support the onsite H&S programs by actively being involved in site programs
  • Owns the planning, organising and upkeep of preventative maintenance schedule (via SAP) to maximise performance of all plant and ensure a safe working environment for all tasks carried out

Monday - Friday - Days Based (35-40 Hours/Week)

Profile

You will be an electrical-bias engineer, with a focus on control systems/automation, as well as:

  • Recognised Electrical engineering qualification (HNC, Level 3 minimum)
  • Significant experience of PLC, SCADA applications (Competent to carry out diagnostic testing & repair, modifications, & minor installations, minor repair & replacements)
  • 18th Edition
  • Ideally, qualified to C&G 2391 (Test & Inspection)
  • Good understanding of Safe Systems of Work

Job Offer

Competitive Salary (Open for Discussion)

Genuine training & development opportunities

Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Extensive extra benefits

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.