Engineer - Controls Engineering

Mission of the Role: The Maintenance Engineer ensures maximum equipment uptime, reliability, and safety across the manufacturing facility. This role involves troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical failures, optimising preventive maintenance programs, and implementing continuous improvement projects. The client uses various CNC machines as well as complex thin film vacuum chambers.

This role also involves facilities maintenance in respect of managing contractors for building upkeep and performing general repairs around the factory and grounds . You will be involved in continuous process improvements participating as a team member or under the direct instruction from your manager. You should be able to consistently demonstrate high levels of efficiency and quality in your output whilst ensuring repeat repairs are kept to a minimum.

Develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience of the applicable technologies and principles to work mainly unsupervise d. Follow the site’s comprehensive safety regulations, promptly report any risks, hazards, or incidents, and ensure a safe workplace by adhering to all established protoco ls. Problem Sol vingApply advanced diagnostic techniques and Root Cause Analysis to investigate chronic machine failures.

Safely utilise PLCs, schematics, and testing equipment to minimize time to repair on critical production assets whilst also showing good levels of craftsmanship and quality in the work that you perf orm. Use breakdown data to understand trends and areas of concern for deeper analysis and implementation of permanent corrective actions through the way of TPM and service plan optimisa tion. Vendor Coordi nationServe as the primary technical liaison with OEMs and third-party contractors.

Manage equipment service agreements, negotiate critical spare parts procurement, and ensure all on-site vendors strictly adhere to plant safety and compliance regula tions. Translate internal engineering needs into clear technical requests for proposals so vendors quote the exact machinery, parts, or services re quired. Project Ma nagementHave the organisation, drive and communication skills necessary to manage complex projects with both internal and external parties ensuring adherence to plan is maintained.

This could be to oversee the installation, commissioning, and testing of new production machinery, managing contractors for building works or machine service and repair. Physica l DemandsMaintenance Engineers have a responsibility to assist in the general running of the factory. This will involve physical activities such as transporting parts to various departments within the company.

Frequent lifting of weights more than 5kgs may be required along with working in tight spaces and various heights. The work hours for this role follow an alternating shift pattern.1 week of 06:00am – 14:00pm followed by 1 week of 14:00pm - 22:00pm (Friday’s 13:00pm – 21:00pm). Alternating weekend call out availability will also be required.

Standby hours of 08:00am – 16:00pm The responsibilities listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks to be performed. Additional duties are likely to be required as directed by the Employee ’s Manager. Coating - Familiarisation with company machines & value streams, people, and processes - Create and Update TPM for equipment and services - Audit TPM Adherence and Esc alate Concerns - Lead projects whilst managing external vendors and contractors - Break down root causes for faults and determine permanent c orrective action - Lead problem-solving and projects for your alloc ated Value StreamEnsure lost day s for Fabrication Desired Key Comp etencies and Skills– An Engineering Degree– Preferred: Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equ ivalent experience)- Experience: 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or ind ustrial environment- Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, vacuum systems and PLC diagnostics– Strong Problem-solving an d diagnostic skills- Ensure all maintenance activities follow HSE, environmental, and si te safety standards- Maintain a safe and tidy work area including at t he point of repairs– Competent in Project Management– Be self-driven to learn new skills and take on responsibilities– Competent in the use of computer systems– Essential: Microsoft Offic e and CMMS software