Process Engineer - Controls in the Machining Operations Team

We are looking for a Process Engineer - Controls - to fulfil a role within our Machining Operations team. If you would like to be part of a wide-ranging team working alongside the multiskilled Maintenance & Controls Team and Project Engineers, providing local facility support to multiple Machining processes, and supporting our production customers, then this is your opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled individuals to progress & develop their career. What You Will Do:

• Able to demonstrate a thorough working knowledge & ability in Control Systems
• Able to provide technical expertise in Control Systems & Automation to the Operations Maintenance & Controls team for multiple Machining facility processes
• Enable Manufacturing / Project Engineers to deliver production processes supported by appropriate control systems.
• Able to trouble shoot process issues on PLC Systems / Interfaced systems & networks (e.g. Asi, Profibus, Profinet), using a logical & systematic approach
• Implement controls projects in house & capture cost savings vs external sourcing
• Implement Equipment upgrades and Obsolescence removal
• Coach & Develop Maintenance & Man Eng colleagues in specific areas of expertise as required
You will be evaluated in line with the below competencies - Building Trust, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Effective Communication, Enterprise Point of View, Focus on Quality, Inclusive Environment, Personal Accountability, Personal Development, Working Safely, Working Together., Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI


• NVQ Level 3 / Time served Apprentice background or equivalent qualification
• Extensive Maintenance experience across multiple Control Systems & Processes
• Experience in PLC related & NC machines
• Preferred Siemens Simatic Manager / TIA
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings, Schematics, Electrical Drawings & PLC / Ladder Diagrams
• PLC programming skills in current control systems
• Background in a Manufacturing environment
Top Candidates may have:
• Experience of Fanuc Robots an advantage
• Experience of Fanuc Controlled Machine Tools an advantage
• CAD Skills to modify & create controls drawings
• Persistent & skilled in training & developing individuals with varying levels of ability
  
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• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 6% bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.