Trainee Controls Engineer

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, increasing to 27 days after one complete calendar year.

• Sick Pay, dependent on length of service.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Life assurance, including death in service.

• Employer contributory Pension.

• Income Protection.

MTrec’s New Opportunity;

MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing and engineering client, based in Newton Aycliffe, who are looking to recruit a new Trainee Controls Engineer to their international organisation. You will be responsible for specifying, managing and undertaking hardware, software and safety installations on new equipment.

The Job You’ll Do;

• Design and commission software and associated hardware on new cells or in in existing lines

• Carry out testing of machine safety and related control systems

• Manage and progress suppliers against a project timeline

• Oversee and plan onsite installations and manage external contractors

• Chair meetings and engage and negotiate with internal customers in order to form agreements

• Maintain and update facility standards using lessons learned from previous experience

• Ensure KPI targets are met on newly installed and existing assembly equipment

• Support the Process Development Leader in the progressing and completion of project related tasks

• Guide assembly facility suppliers in the design of controls, safety and electrical systems and ensure standards are followed

About You;

• HNC in Mechatronics or a related discipline

• A good understanding of automation, electrical and fluid power systems

• Good Understanding of functional machine safety equipment and safety grading requirements

• Experience in modifying machine control elements, electrical design and communication protocols

• Capable of researching technology information to suit the specific task with minimal guidance

• The ability to plan and manage one’s own time and responsibilities with minimal supervision

• The ability to modify automated software sequences

• A good knowledge of designing production facilities in the aspects of controls, electrical and safety

• An understanding of chassis assembly processes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with all departments and suppliers

• Ability to mange external suppliers and contractors