Controls Engineer

Manchester
4 weeks ago
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Are you a skilled and enthusiastic Process Controls Engineer looking for a new career opportunity? Our client, a reputable manufacturer based in the Greater Manchester area is seeking a talented individual to become an essential part of their dynamic team.

Job Details:

  • Develop, maintain and optimise control systems implementations including operation and maintenance procedures.

  • Participate actively in department/plant safety programs.

  • Design, implementation and testing of control system changes required due to equipment upgrades and new product introductions and process improvements.

  • Function as a troubleshooter to provide technical support to operations and field technicians.

  • Perform system analysis, scoping studies, improvement, front-end design work, and/or collaborate on designs with consultants and contractors.

  • Develop and install advanced controls that ensure line management and plant operators can achieve the optimal run-point for each process to achieve production targets.

  • Support two manufacturing sites – Manchester (80%) and Germany (20%). Some travel to Germany is required approximately 2-3 times a year.

    Qualifications/Experience/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Engineering (essential)

  • 3-5 years of proven experience in the maintenance of control systems within Chemical or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (essential)

  • Previous experience with Siemens PCS7 DCS platform (essential)

  • Must be willing to travel (essential)

    What’s on offer:

  • Shift: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 16:00pm (Must be willing to support after office hours as and when required)

  • Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (doe)

  • Annual leave - 26 days + Bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years employment)

  • Pension scheme - 6% Ee & 12% Er

  • Life insurance

  • Working from home

  • Gym membership

  • Health & well-being program

  • On-site parking

  • Private medical insurance

  • Referral program

  • Sick pay

    Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client does not offer sponsorship

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