Electrical Controls Engineer

• Act as a role model for Ford behaviours and requirements, while promoting safety, Zero Accident culture and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ethos
• Take responsibility for the maintenance, development and optimisation of plant electrical, controls and automation infrastructure
• Support the Factory of the Future strategy through innovative engineering solutions
• Manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with health and safety, project controls, quality standards and delivery requirements
• Support and maintain plant control systems, industrial networks and automation infrastructure
• Drive continuous improvement in line with business objectives
• Communicate effectively across the organisation and with external stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives

• Strong project management skills, from specification and vendor selection through to project delivery and implementation
• Experience within a manufacturing, automotive or similar industrial environment
• Ability to develop engineering specifications in line with corporate, external and legal standards
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capability, including Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal
• Understanding of machine control systems, electrical hardware and industrial automation technologies
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Production Networks, Controls Production Networks, network architecture and machine integration with internal and external systems
• Experience supporting hardware discussions and agreements with OEMs during machine acceptance
• Understanding of Industrial Control System cybersecurity requirements and compliance standards
• Ability to review, verify and approve Control Change Requests in line with change management procedures
• Experience managing machine backup systems, software deployment, device management and licensing for shop-floor PCs and field devices
• Ability to create, review and approve electrical schematics and PLC software modifications using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN
• Knowledge of utility monitoring, Building Management Systems and reporting systems
• Experience with High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical distribution systems
• Machine sign-off experience, including pre-acceptance and final acceptance audits at suppliers and on-site installations
• Understanding of machinery safety requirements, CE and UKCA marking, British Standards, European Standards and relevant industrial regulations

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