Controls Engineering Technician, Randstad

Controls Engineering Technician

Randstad

Location:

United Kingdom, Plymouth

Category:

Manufacturing

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Controls Engineering Technician role in Plymouth involves maintaining and improving state-of-the-art medical device manufacturing systems, including robotics, PLCs, and vision inspection systems. The position requires strong problem-solving, technical leadership skills, and expertise in electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.

Job Responsibility:

Lead TPM improvements to enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on production equipment
Troubleshoot and repair plant electrical systems, including PLCs, servo motors, AC motors, and contactors
Assist in the installation, debugging, and start-up of all production equipment
Maintain equipment logs and document process changes using structured problem-solving methods
Support engineering in the maintenance and calibration of vision systems to ensure product quality
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations
Monitor production machinery, proactively identifying and resolving technical issues
Design and implement modifications to production machinery to enhance quality and reduce costs
Provide technical leadership, mentoring technicians and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Attend Production Analysis Board (PAB) meetings, providing engineering insights and resource allocation recommendations
Diagnose complex faults by connecting to PLC machinery and making minor software adjustments under engineering guidance

Requirements:

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
5+ years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer/Technician in a high-volume production environment
Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis experience
PLC programming and troubleshooting skills, preferably with Allen Bradley PLCs
Technical expertise in mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic equipment
Experience with MES, SCADA, robotics, and automated manufacturing systems
Ability to read electrical schematics, pneumatic schematics, and technical drawings
Excellent teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

What we offer:

Matched pension contribution up to 10% of salary
Life assurance & critical illness cover
Private medical insurance
Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
Recognition & reward programs linked to health, safety, and continuous improvement
Employee Assistance Program supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
Flexible benefits, including cycle-to-work scheme
Subsidised canteen & free car parking
24 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

April 05, 2025

Expiration:

April 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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