Controls & Automation Engineer

Woodside, Dudley
3 weeks ago
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Job Overview: Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-performance plastic and rubber extrusion lines are looking for a Controls & Automation Engineer to join their team.

Benefits:

  • Company vehicle

  • Laptop & phone

  • Generous overtime rates

  • Medical insurance

  • Employer matched pension scheme

  • Significant career development opportunities

  • Opportunity for global travel

    Remit:

    • As a Controls & Automation Engineer you will assist the Service Centre Manager to lead the company’s service centre operations, focusing on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency

    • In conjunction with the current in-house controls experience, assist in supporting the growth of the machinery control business and establish new areas of expertise within the customer base.

    • Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be flexible to the work schedule, as global travel is required.

    • This is an excellent position offering significant opportunities for career advancement, within a dynamic and supportive environment.

      Responsibilities:

    • Assist in the daily operations of the service centre, ensuring high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

    • Develop awareness of both historic and current control systems in an effort to support the full range of company products with a strong focus on ongoing support for heritage brands.

    • Work alongside current controls expert on electrical and control issues.

    • Support projects with customers, troubleshooting existing issues and providing solutions.

    • Assist in specification of PLCs, software, hardware and related technology for replacement and refurbishment of out-of-date equipment.

    • Assist in transition from analogue to digital technology.

    • Assist in the development of new control solutions for plastic processing equipment.

    • Modify standard control panels to suit customer needs and upgrade/modify electrical systems on rebuilds.

    • Provide consultative technical advice and assist in solving equipment and processing problems for customers.

    • Assist in the generation, maintenance, and modification of relevant electrical CAD drawings for ongoing contracts and prospective orders.

    • Coordinate with sales and production teams to ensure timely and effective service delivery.

    • Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.

    • Promote and manage aftermarket sales, including service contracts, parts, and upgrades.

    • Conduct service calls, sales calls, and commissioning visits, as necessary.

    • Keep up to date with current safety standards, working practices, and technological advancements applicable to the business sector.

      Experience Requirements:

    • Strong experience in control systems, electrical engineering, and electrical wiring.

    • Working experience with some/all of the following: Ladder Logic, IEC 61131, HMI configuration, SCADA software (WinCC, Wonderware, Proface, Red Lion), Networking IP/Ethernet IP, and typical PLC controls (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Proface).

    • Experience in varying manufacturing environments including Pipe and Profile, Blown Film, Cast Film Extrusion Coating or Foam Extrusion would be advantageous.

    • Demonstrated ability to solve technical issues and provide hands-on support.

    • Excellent communication skills and confidence in front of customers.

    • Willingness to travel as needed.

      Key Words: “Controls & Automation Engineer”,“Controls Engineer”, “Automation Engineer”, “Service Engineer”, “Field Service Engineer”, “Installation Engineer”, “Maintenance Engineer”, “Electrical Engineer”,” “Multi-Skilled Maintenance”, “Robots” “Plastics”, Ancillaries, “Materials Handling”, Automation, “injection moulding”, “PLC programming”

      FOOTER

      Due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we will only contact successful applications that meet the requirements of our client job brief. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

      For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK

      Sierra 57 Consult –

      Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist – Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

      “Sierra 57 Consult Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In compliance with the new regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Sierra 57 Consult will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving license, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable”.

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