Controls Systems Engineer in Leicester

Job Description

A global engineering group is investing heavily in large-scale plant improvements and the implementation of cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies. As Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating new technologies and upgrading legacy control systems across multiple sites. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in emerging technologies and a solid foundation in control systems engineering, along with proficiency in programming such as Python.

Responsibilities

• Improve and optimise equipment uptime, reliability, and efficiency.
• Improve processes, programs and procedures.
• Develop self‑sustainable trouble‑shooting support systems for various machines control system.
• Assist in upgrading legacy control systems as and when required.
• Develop new strategies to monitor machines digitally and to optimise them.
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel including the maintenance team.
• Monitor the effectiveness of newly implemented projects.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree with hands‑on experience of Siemens S7 and/or Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Hands‑on experience as an electrical/control systems engineer.
• Experience with high‑level programming such as Python.
• Demonstrated ability to use root cause analysis/problem solving process.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated track record in driving continuous improvement.

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