Industrial Controls Engineer

Job Description

Industrial Controls Engineer (Electronics) required for a 12 months contract working fully onsite in Peterlee.

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This is a contract role Inside IR35 with an Umbrella pay rate of up to £38.50 per hour (or £28.00 per hour PAYE), depending upon experience and qualifications.

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This person will be supporting Industrial Controls Systems used on manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced factory environment.

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And ensuring Production Equipment performs correctly through software support, diagnostics, machine tuning, and validation activities.

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Requirements

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• Experience in Industrial Control Systems and Automation

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• Knowledge of embedded control systems

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• Demonstrated capability in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis

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• Understanding of J1939 CAN/Ethernet communications, sensors, actuators, and real-time systems

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• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline

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• Will have experience within either Automotive or similar manufacturing facility (aerospace or rail vehicle)

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• Ideally from a Test & Validation background, with previous experience of Test & Validation or Test & Development work

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• Electronics Controls Engineer / Electronics Engineer / Controls Engineer / Control Systems Engineer

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Responsibilities

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• Deliver controls and software support for manufacturing operations

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• Diagnose and resolve equipment control system issues to minimise downtime

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• Support commissioning, testing, and tuning of production machinery

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• Develop a clear understanding of production procedures, analyse them, and drive continuous improvement

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• Execute software updates, fault finding, and system optimisation

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• Support validation and performance verification activities

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• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and maintenance teams

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• Maintain accurate documentation of changes, testing, and issue resolution

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