A Controls Engineer is needed for this highly successful food manufacturing business.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Job Security - highly successful business
Monday - Friday role (requirements for flexibility on weekends/evening working depending on projects)
Competitive SalaryTHE CONTROLS ENGINEER

Role and Responsibilities:

Where a hardware fault is identified, activate a pre-defined workaround or make temporary modifications to PLC code to allow the operation to continue;
Provide front line issues investigation of live production control systems (hardware and software) including the use of relevant diagnostic tools such as Profibus / Can Bus networks, Bar Code Readers;
Analyse data and find solutions to improve MHE performance;
Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard
Create and document standard operating procedures, keep accurate records up to date
Able to create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, layout drawings, wiring diagrams, wire harnesses, and BOMs for electrical panelsTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE will need to have a background in the food or FMCG manufacturing industries. You will also have:

A degree in electrical engineering or related discipline or advanced training with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
A minimum of 3 years' experience as a control's technician or engineer, preferably in an automation environment.
Good technical & experienced hands-on ability relating to automation hardware and software.
Be able to provide technical expertise and input into reliability issues for factory systems: PLC, HMI, VFD, servo-motion control, etc. to maximize plant efficiency and reliability.
A good understanding of PLC control system architecture and field control devices.
A good understanding of DC motor controls.
Online code monitoring, modification and development with any PLC platform; Siemens TIA Portal & Simatic Manager Preferred.If this Controls Engineer job is of interest and you would like to investigate this further, apply TODAY!!!

Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

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