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Controls Engineer
Job description
Controls Engineer
Greater Manchester
£40,000-£60,000
Manufacturing
Due to growth, we are looking to introduce a Controls Engineer into a state-of-the-art facility in Manchester with a global Manufacturer. This position will enable you to challenge your skills, whilst further progressing and developing your career
Responsibilities
- Participate actively in department/plant safety programs. Promote safety rules and regulations
- Be responsible for the design, ease of operation, and maintenance of the control systems at the manufacturing site.
- Design, implementation & testing of control system changes required due to equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, new product introductions and process improvements.
- Function as a trouble-shooter and provide technical support to Operations and field technicians.
- Perform system analysis, improvement, scoping studies, front-end design work, and/or collaborate on designs with contractors and consultants.
- Develop, maintain, and optimise Control Systems implementations including operation & maintenance procedures
- Monitor and identify mal-performing instruments impacting control loop performance.
- Develop and install advanced controls that ensure plant operators and line management can achieve the optimal run-point for each process to achieve production targets.
Experience
- Previous experience with the Siemens PCS7 DCS platform is highly preferred
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills with a results-oriented commitment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Manufacturing Experienced
If you are passionate about controls engineering and eager to contribute to innovative projects, please apply now.