Electrical and Automation Engineer - Derbyshire

Electrical and Automation Engineer

c.£50,000 – 55,000 (depending on experience)

Derbyshire

EC/12212

Are you looking for a new role to progress in your career? Would you like a new challenge with a major blue-chip company? My client is looking for an Electrical and Automation Engineer to join their supportive and collaborative team.

The Role:

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for,

• Managing the sites PLC networks, hardware and software.
• Managing the PLC network support contracts.
• Providing technical support and training to Technicians and Engineers.
• MES/Automation/FAS gap analysis compliance.
• Ensuring safe installations and operations through proper design, protection systems, procedures and training.
• Ensuring documentation including manuals, diagrams, software packages etc. are updated and correct.
• Supporting CAPEX Projects across the site.
• Managing site obsolescence plan, pro-actively identify critical areas and implement upgrades

The Candidate:

• Previous experience of working in a similar role and environment.
• Ideally Educated in Electrical Engineering to Degree, HNC, ONC level or completion of a recognised apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3).
• Working Knowledge of systems such as Siemens S7, PC, PLC, Database and SCADA systems. PLC/HMI programming or Rockwell Allen Bradley would be advantageous.
• Experience in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team (preferably including different products and technologies in Electrical and Automation areas)
• You will be able to support with software development, including MES, Automation, HMI screen design, database design.
• Strong and highly developed fault finding and problem analysis skills.
• Participation in the start-up of technical equipment(s) and/or production line(s).
• Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning and/or maintenance execution desired but not required.

The Package:

• c£50,000 – £55,000
• Potential bonus
• Fantastic benefits

Next Steps:

If you think this opportunity sounds like a good fit for you and would like your next challenge, please click ‘apply now’ to be considered. Alternatively, contact Edward Crampton on 02037943984 or 07852529538 or edward.crampton@silven.co.uk