Controls Engineer

Overview

Design, program, and maintain automation/control systems for production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• plc programming
• system documentation
• preventive maintenance
• compliance reporting
• technical training
• diagnostics

Tasks

-Adhere to the Company's compliance obligations, policies, processes, and procedures. -Maintaining accurate documentation, including electrical schematics, program backups, and system configurations. -Maintaining and improving electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems to ensure seamless production processes. -Developing and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation and control equipment. -Identifying obsolete equipment and implementing rectification accordingly. -Liaising with suppliers to source components, software, and support services as needed. -Ensuring compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies throughout all work undertaken. -Designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI (Human-Machine Interfaces), and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. -Report compliance concerns, issues, and failures. -Providing technical training and support to maintenance and production personnel on control systems. -Participate in training as required. -Working with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements. -Assisting in the specifying and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades, ensuring correct integration into existing infrastructure. -Performing diagnostics and root cause analysis on control system failures and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements

• plc programming
• hmi/scada
• robotics
• industrial networking
• nvq level3
• six sigma

What You Bring

-Possess excellent time management and organisational skills, being able to effectively prioritise workloads. -Had experience with robotics, control, and vision systems. -Held a certification in automation, controls, or other electrical engineering disciplines. -Be proficient in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.) and HMI/SCADA development. Experience with robotics, control, and vision systems would be advantageous. -Be able to read and interpret electrical schematics & wiring diagrams. -Have a flexible approach to travel, as and when required. -Were familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. -Have a strong understanding of industrial networking, communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, etc.), and instrumentation. -Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. -Has experience with Industry 4.0 technologies, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), and cloud-based monitoring systems. -Hold a minimum qualification of NVQ level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field. -Possess a good knowledge of electrical safety regulations. -Have previous professional experience in controls engineering, automation, or a similar role within a production/manufacturing environment. -Have strong problem-solving skills, be able to work under pressure, and have excellent attention to detail.

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Benefits

-We are People Passionate and offer our employees unrestricted access to an Employee Assistance Programme and have dedicated MHFA representatives across the business. -We are proud to offer competitive salaries, bonus opportunities and generous pension contributions. -We are part of the global Kingspan Group, which means direct access to careers opportunities worldwide! -We know a work/life balance is important, which is why we offer 25 days' holiday entitlement. -Unrivalled training and development opportunities. We prioritise developing both you and your career at Tate. -Corporate volunteering with paid time off to give back to our local community. -Getting to know your colleagues on a personal level is easy at Tate with social events scheduled throughout the year.

About Tate

-With decades of experience, Tate has developed a strong reputation for high-quality, customized flooring systems. -The company serves diverse sectors, including commercial, industrial, and data center markets, offering innovative solutions. -Tate’s cutting-edge access floors provide flexibility for cable management, airflow, and future-ready infrastructure. -Typical projects include large-scale office buildings, data centers, and high-tech environments with advanced flooring needs. -Their offerings range from modular flooring systems to high-performance, sustainable flooring designs. -Standout projects include installations in major corporate headquarters and data centers, where innovation and efficiency are critical.

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