Controls Engineer

We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer to become part of our team. This role is critical to ensuring that automation and data collection processes, that utilise Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, are designed, installed, commissioned and maintained to meet the existing and future needs of the business. The role operates on a day shift.

Your main responsibilities will include;

• Creating Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) code to control industrial machinery.
• Establishing and maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Improving machine PLC controls and processes to increase equipment effectiveness.
• Working on equipment PLC data networks and improve process data capture.
• Implementing control system upgrade projects and improve control panel design.
• Creating project plans to support machine control refurbishment, equipment installation, improvement, and cost reduction projects.
• Identifying, specifying, sourcing, and purchasing machines and equipment.
• Supervising sub-contractors, ensuring project implementation to time and cost whilst complying with all Company and H&S requirements.
• Identifying and implementing cost reduction and method improvement opportunities.
• Purchasing parts and equipment for improvement works, collating receipts and raising purchase requisitions.
• Providing technical expertise, including data analysis, planning and execution to improve equipment availability and asset utilisation for the site.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to improve the reliability of equipment, reducing reoccurring faults,  downtime and scrap.
• Assisting maintenance in undertaking technical fault finding on equipment.
• Creating and maintaining technical files for new and existing equipment.

This role will be based at Exeter full time, reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager

Essential

• Served an indentured technician/craft apprenticeship or degree qualified or qualified by experience
• At least 3 years working in a maintenance/engineering department or similar role
• Experience of PLC and SCADA systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Aware of Microsoft Project
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Awareness of Health & Safety

Desirable

• ONC qualification or higher in an electrical/controls engineering discipline,
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s and drives and Wonderware or Ingnition SCADA systems
• Enthusiastic, proactive and capable of making decisions and working in a self-directed capacity
• Flexible and open attitude to change
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player