Controls Engineer - Reed : Job Details

Reed Engineering are currently working with a specialist manufacturer of glass processing technology. This independent company offer worldwide service to their customers and manage end-to-end projects including design and specification, equipment supply and installation, commissioning of individual specialised equipment or complete system packages.

Due to growth and a recent promotion, they are looking for an individual with experience and a passion for Electrical engineering to join their experienced team in a role that will offer training and progression within their electrical department.

Job Title: Electrical/Controls Engineer

Responsible to: Electrical Engineering Manager

Expected Qualifications and Experience:

• ONC qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is seen as a minimum initial requirement. Development of further relevant qualifications will be supported and encouraged.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems.
• Understanding of EPLAN and AutoCAD-based software.
• Experience relating to Single and 3 Phase Power Transformers would be beneficial.
• An electrical manufacturing, installation, or maintenance background is an advantage.
• Ability to provide technical support to customers’ sites worldwide.

Principal Duties:

• After a period of training, you will provide both office-based technical support and travel to give on-site service to the company’s customers worldwide.
• Work within the Projects Office, providing project engineering support and coordination/management of specified customer projects or orders.
• Use knowledge of PLCs, HMI software, and SCADA systems for in-house programming and fault finding.
• Liaise with electrical design draughtsmen, project engineers, and electrical workshops in all aspects of the company’s electrical/electronic engineering activities.

Additional information:

• Holiday Entitlement: 31 days per annum, including bank holidays. 1½ days in lieu for working weekends, bank holidays, or public holidays away from home.
• Salary negotiable depending on level of experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Provided PPE, work shirts, trousers, and tools.
• Company credit card, mobile phone, and laptop.
• £100 toward eye test and glasses.
• Competitive pension scheme

If you're a passionate or experienced electrical engineer with experience within controls and automation, please apply now!