Controls & Automation Engineer

Controls & Automation Engineer – Manufacturing

Location: Darwen

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Pension + Healthcare + Bonus

Days Based Role

Reference: 7234/JB

The Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen within a global giant within the manufacturer of specialist acrylic based products to a wide variety of industries. The group has a presence worldwide and have been established for over 100 years. They have grown based on its technological development and expertise, leading to a worldwide reputation for high quality products and services based on leading edge technology.

Key Skills

* Apprentice Trained Engineer in Electrical

* Experience of PLC systems & Automated machinery

* Understanding of PPM systems

The Role

* PLC Programming and Fault Finding (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

* Proven experience in the use and implementation of PLC systems and automated production processes.

* Knowledge of robotics, pneumatic, mechanical systems

* Proven ability to use a logical approach to problem solving and root cause corrective action (RCCA)

* Familiarity with formal problem-solving techniques such as SGA, DMAIC, 7-step, PDCA, 5 Why and Fishbone Diagram.

* Experience with SCADA Systems

* Knowledge of equipment OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), planned maintenance and spares control

* Proven ability to implement project schedules and plan effectively and on time

* Experience with capital investment for new or improved equipment

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

* Significant experience in electronics and / or automotive manufacturing is preferred.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

If you are interested in this role please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.

ETS Consulting Ltd – Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets.

ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no (phone number removed). Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU.

If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed