Systems Engineer

My client based in Bridgwater are looking for a Systems Engineer working a 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights) shift pattern.

This role is responsible for the elimination of breakdowns and issues in support of improving factory MME/OEE through continual improvement of the production facility control systems.

You'll be working as part of a small team to diagnose faults and modify software/equipment on a range of PLC, SCADA and servo control systems.

In this role you will be the subject matter expert on control equipment within the site, such as;

• LGV systems and palletisers.
• Linear and rotary filing technology and high speed packing equipment, convey systems, labelling, sleeving and case packing.
• Carton filling technology and carton packing equipment, process plant control systems and utility support equipment.

You should be familiar with a FMCG environment and of the expectations required for the whole team. You will need to be able to understand and learn quickly how all the different equipment works.

Effectively you will be there to identify and rectify faults on all equipment and systems providing long lasting repairs and carrying out appropriate preventative maintenance and software backups to minimise downtime.

You will also support Capital projects in development, installation and commissioning as well as reducing the frequency of planned activities in order to concentrate on improvement projects

The hardware and software you will be responsible for includes: ELAU PLC and servo drive systems, Siemens S7, SCADA Systems, Profibus, ASI, Variable speed drives, Wiring and electrical circuits.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• To be a time served electrical Engineer
• Previous experience in manufacturing; preferably Liquid Filling, Dairy, or Food, fault finding on complex control systems.
• Confident working under minimal supervision
• Excellent fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.
• Understand advance and complex equipment and adapt to new technology.
• A real passion for creating quality engineering reports, instigating RCA's and creating or applying good working practices
• A good team player with logical and creative thinking, and strong communication skills.

The role is based over 12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off with 2 days and 2 nights.

In return you will receive a basic salary of £38,766 with a shift allowance of £2947, totalling £41,717. As well as that you will get:

• 240 hours of holiday - 30 days off
• Life assurance x2
• Free onsite car parking
• Pension 3% Employer/ 5% Employee contribution.

If this role sounds like it could be for you or you would like to find out more, get in touch today and apply below.