EICA Engineer

EICA Engineer (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation)

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Private Medical + Generous Pension + Life Assurance + more

Are you passionate about automation, process control and smart manufacturing technologies?

We are partnering with a highly successful and growing manufacturing business to recruit an EICA Engineer who will play a pivotal role in driving automation excellence across a modern production facility. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of industrial automation, helping to deliver innovative engineering projects, optimise production performance and influence the future direction of site technology.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and wants to make a real impact through automation, digitalisation and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

As the site's subject matter expert for Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation, you will lead the development and enhancement of advanced manufacturing systems, including:

PLC control systems
SCADA platforms
MES solutions
Process instrumentation
Variable speed drives and motor control systems
Factory automation and digital integration technologies

You will be instrumental in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and manufacturing performance through automation-led solutions.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering and external technology partners, you will help deliver projects ranging from equipment upgrades and process improvements through to major capital investment and factory development initiatives.

Key Tasks

Leading automation and process control improvements across the site
Developing and supporting PLC, SCADA and MES systems
Delivering engineering and capital projects from concept through to commissioning
Driving reliability, performance and operational efficiency improvements
Providing technical leadership on instrumentation and control systems
Supporting digital transformation and smart manufacturing initiatives
Managing contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders
Creating and maintaining control system documentation and standards
Coaching and developing engineering colleagues
Contributing to a culture of safety, continuous improvement and operational excellenceRequirements

You will be an experienced automation or controls engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Degree, HNC or HND qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Automation or related Engineering discipline
Experience within manufacturing, process, food, chemical or similar industrial environments
Strong knowledge of:
PLC programming and control systems
SCADA platforms
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Industrial instrumentation
VSDs and motor control systems
MCCs and electrical systems
Experience delivering engineering projects and system upgrades
Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesExperience with Lean manufacturing, reliability engineering methodologies, FMEA or RCM would be advantageous.

Why Join?

This is more than just an engineering role. You'll have the opportunity to influence the future automation strategy of a thriving manufacturing business that continues to invest heavily in technology, innovation and its people.

Apply Today

If you're an ambitious EICA, Controls, Automation or Process Control Engineer looking for a role where you can lead automation projects, influence technology strategy and make a lasting impact on manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed