Senior Electrical Controls Engineer (Electrical / Electronic)

The Residential Controls business within the Schneider Electric group is a global provider of devices used to control heating, hot water, humidity and cooling in domestic and small commercial installations and is expanding into the world of Smart Products. The business is investing heavily in new product design, market expansion and further development of existing markets. In particular, it has created an exciting new range of Internet and cloud-connected smart products to exploit the opportunities provided by the rapid growth of connected products

Most of the product range is manufactured at facilities in Plymouth, UK under the Drayton brand. You may have some of our products in your home!

Our facility is based in Plymouth UK by the coast and on the border of the beautiful counties of Devon and Cornwall where this role will be based.

Your mission:

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to make a difference by being involved in the development and delivery of new technologies and practices within a future focused global manufacturing company on a permanent dayshift development role

To support this activity, we are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Controls Engineer who will work with the maintenance team to assist in developing, improving, diagnostics and fault finding. You will need to achieve the highest standards of quality, whilst eliminating waste and increasing productivity. Ours is a busy and fast passed environment and we will look to you to think on your feet, work collaboratively and have confidence in your decisions.

What will you do:

• Working closely with the Maintenance Team and a team of established professional experienced engineers you will support the apprentices and junior engineers to grow and develop their skills with automation and develop them into autonomous engineers from the expertise you offer them.
• Provide some level of support to production when Level 1 and 2 team members have investigated for fault diagnosis offering your vast experience into the next steps of diagnostics
• Establish and support improvement projects for reduction downtime to improve production efficiency. To run mini-improvement activities to engage multiple maintenance team members into continuous improvement and support the biggest efficiency issues causing downtime.
• Create effective TPM schedules for critical equipment and upgrade older technology.

What will make you successful:

We're looking for someone with a passion for success - on the job and beyond. You will need to be open to developing and being challenged. We are looking for you to be team orientated, versatile, open minded and autonomous.

To succeed in the role, you will need experience of automated production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. You will need an understanding of PLC's and I/O lists with an awareness of mechanical manufacturing processes.

Ideally someone from aa machine building background in an automation company or time served in maintenance in manufacturing would be best suited for this role.

Sound understanding of:

• Electronic schematic drawings
• Pneumatics and air circuits, solenoid valves and a bonus if experienced with robots, conveyor belts and bowl feeders.
• Data Analysis using excel and technically proficient in report writing and procedures.
• Ergonomics / Health and safety, and an awareness of overall behavioural standards and compliance in the workplace.

Skills:

• Enthusiasm, determination and tenacity
• Commercial awareness
• Capable of working well under pressure / multi-tasking
• Good team working and pro-active approach
• Relevant technical knowledge and analytical skills
• Good communication skills

Qualifications:

• Ideally a Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering but would consider supporting a program of development with Min HNC/HND.
• Relevant time served preferably in high volume manufacturing environment minimum 10 years' experience.

What's in it for you:

Schneider Electric offers you a competitive salary including a benefits package and the advantages of a professional environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

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