Electrical Controls Engineer Job at Randstad (Halewood)

Job Description

As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will join the core engineering team at Ford Halewood Transmissions, supporting machinery controls, building infrastructure controls and energy supply facilities. You will manage projects ranging from low-budget improvements through to £1,000,000+, ensuring they are delivered safely, cost-effectively, on time and in line with engineering standards. Working closely with engineering, production, maintenance, management and external partners, you will support an advanced automotive manufacturing environment as Halewood continues its transformation into a world leader in electric vehicle powertrains.

Job Responsibility

Act as a role model for Ford+ behaviours and requirements, 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

Requirements

Electrical bias Engineering degree
Relevant experience (if no degree)
Strong project management skills
Experience within a manufacturing, automotive or similar industrial environment
Ability to develop engineering specifications
Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capability (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
Experience supporting hardware discussions with OEMs during machine acceptance
Understanding of Industrial Control System cybersecurity requirements
Ability to review, verify and approve Control Change Requests
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
Understanding of machinery safety requirements, CE and UKCA marking, British Standards, European Standards

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