Controls & Automation Engineering Manager

This world leading premium brand within their sector are seeking a Controls and Automation Engineering Manager to join their team in Cambridgeshire. Controls & Automation Engineering Manager £50,000 - £60,000 33 Days Holiday, Pension, Health, Bonus Cambridgeshire Ref: 24193 Controls & Automation Engineering Manager - The Role: Supervision of a small Engineering team with support from the Technical Director Supervision of a small Production team with support from a Production Assistant Generate new or modify existing PLC code for custom equipment and bespoke machinery Create electrical drawings for new machine orders and modified circuits Support Production with machine builds including machine testing, software development and electric panel building Support Engineering with product development and ongoing machine improvement here in the UK and the production facility in China Support the China facility with production issues relating to engineering design, controls, software and electrical drawings Find solutions for obsolete electrical parts and generate new electrical drawings to accommodate any changes Ensure equipment complies with the latest safety standards and directives and CE marking Support Field Service Engineers as required for PLC or Electrical guidance Help with writing the technical manuals Controls & Automation Engineering Manager - The Person: Strong PLC knowledge, preferably with Omron CX Programmer and Sysmac Experience in machine manufacturing, R&D and design Electrical Engineering knowledge with the ability to produce electrical drawings Understanding of machine safety and CE requirements Mechanical knowledge for both hands on activity and understanding manufacturing drawings Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatics systems would be beneficial Strong problem solving skills Excellent organisational skills and time management skills Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to communicate at all levels Located in Cambridgeshire, this role would be commutable from Cambridge, Bedford, Peterborough, Wellingborough and Corby. AE1

Location: St. Ives, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025