Join to apply for the

Electrical Controls Engineer

role at

Solaiemes3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the

Electrical Controls Engineer

role at

SolaiemesReference number: E114401

Job title: Electrical Controls Engineer

Salary:

£40,245.53 £62,953.73 pa + great benefits and pension

Location: Halewood

Duration : Permanent

Start date: ASAP

GPW Recruitment are partnering with Ford Halewood Transmissions Ltd (FHTL) in Halewood, Ford is investing £450m into the Halewood site to produce electric power units, its the first site to manufacture EV components in Europe.

FHTL Employment Benefits

Free on-site gym facility inclusive of a sauna and steam room (outside of working hours).

Employee assistance programmes: weekly appointments available for all employees to utilise for free such as massages, circuit classes, nutrition advise, yoga, chiropody, reiki and head massages (outside of working hours).

An on-site physiotherapy and occupational health department is available to employees to support their health and well-being.

Competitive pension scheme (company pays 1.5 times the amount of the employee contributions paying up to 12%)

£750 annual attendance bonus (subject to company TandCs).

Access Ford''s Privilege scheme - allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount

An excellent work-life balance, including a generous holiday allowance of 25 days (inclusive of set shutdown dates)

Cycle to Work Scheme

As the Electrical Controls Engineer, You will be part of the core engineering team and be responsible for all aspects of machinery controls, building infrastructure controls and energy supply facilities. You will be expected to manage projects from a minimal budget expenditure up to £1,000,00 + and deliver them safely, at optimal cost, on time and aligned with strict engineering standards. You will work with a varied range of teams including other engineers, management, production, and maintenance personnel to deliver projects and services which support an advanced automotive manufacturing environment transforming into a world leader in electric vehicle powertrains.

Qualifications And Experience Required By The Electrical Controls Engineer

The candidate should hold an electrical bias Engineering degree.Candidates not meeting these criteria but with the relevant experience will be considered.

The candidate should demonstrate highly effective project management skills from specification, vendor selection to project delivery and implementation.

Have worked in a manufacturing or similar environment.

General computer literacy and familiar with Excel, Word or equivalent and project management software.

Be familiar with developing engineering specifications considering corporate, external and legal standards and requirements.

Analytical mindset to develop engineering solutions

Excellent people and communication skills

Highly motivated and self-driven

PLC experience, including Siemens Step-7 and TIA portal is essential

Understanding of machine hardware and controls, including the following: -

ABB, Fanuc and UR robotics. Electromechanical pressing and fastening systems. Vision systems.

Manufacturing Production Network (MPN) experience and understanding of machine interfaces with internal and external networks.

Support hardware discussions and agreements with OEM''s.

Development and implementation of controls refurbishment activities for available machinery and equipment

AutoCAD electrical and Eplan conversant, creation and responsibility for approving changes to electrical drawings and PLC programmes.

Provide cost studies for new projects.

Use of utility monitoring and reportingsystems.

Planning and procuring of energy supply systems

HV and LV electrical distribution knowledge.

Experience of working with Building Management systems.

Machine sign off experience, pre-acceptance and final acceptance audits at machine tool vendors and in-house preparations of acceptance reports and implementation of findings at vendors including the understanding of machine standards for production environments, CE and UKCA marking, Norms, BS and EN standards

Halewood has gone through a major transformation of Product, People, Equipment and Processes.a collaborative approach is essential to ensure continued ICE products and new Power Unit are integrated successfully.

Key Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

To be role model for Ford+ behaviours and requirements.

Promote safety and a Zero Accident culture

Adopt a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ethos

Responsibility for all controls and electrical related infrastructure and services.

All electrical and controls engineering projects to improve plant performance move towards The Factory of the Future

Control costs to ensure best possible value for the company

Identify and implement innovative solutions to engineering activities

Effectively manage contractors in all aspects of projects, especially health and safety, project control,

Integrate with the existing Engineering team and work with internal and external parties to achieve project deliverables

Drive continuous improvement of business objectives

Effective communication outside and inside the organisation including Trade Union.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and the major responsibilities listed do not necessarily include a full description of all essential and non-essential position responsibilities.

On Offer as the Electrical Controls Engineer

Salary of £40,245.53 £62,953.73 pa + benefits

About Ford

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader that manufactures or distributes vehicles across six continents. With over 200,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the UK employ over 13,000 individuals.

The Ford+ plan is transforming the business to align the global organisation into an integrated team to accelerate. This is by focusing on the creation of vehicles revising the customers true demands, reduction of costs, to introduce exciting new technology, enhance quality and improve efficiency.

About Ford Halewood Transmission Limited

Ford Halewood Transmission Limited (FHTL) develops and manufactures transmissions with an employee workforce of circa 600 people. The Plant has a proud 60-year history as a local employer and are dedicated to manufacturing high quality products. Ford are currently investing at the facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles.

Future Prospects

The business invests significantly in its employee development.

FHTL supports the onward development and growth of all personnel and has a track record of promoting from within based on performance and achievement.

Proposed Start Date

ASAP Based on personal availability.

The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This vacancy is advertised in line with the FORD equal opportunities policy.

Please ensure that you apply for this position via one recruitment agency only.

LNKD1_UKTJSeniority level

Seniority level Entry levelEmployment type

Employment type Full-timeJob function

Job function ManufacturingIndustries ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Solaiemes by 2xGet notified about new Electrical Control Engineer jobs in

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom .Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Lead Engineer

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoEllesmere Port, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoBolton, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoMerseyside, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoRuncorn, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoPreston On The Hill, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoRegister your interest for PLC-Scada Engineer at Actemium Automation

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 7 months agoBroughton, England, United Kingdom £45.00-£47.00 1 week agoBroughton, England, United Kingdom £37.00-£44.00 2 weeks agoChester, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoRuncorn, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoDaresbury, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoRuncorn, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoJunior Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Northwich, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoElectrical and Instrumentation Design Engineer ( Gas Analyser Systems)

Middlewich, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoNorth West, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoElectrical and Instrumentation Coordinator

Runcorn, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoWarrington, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoWidnes, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoAltrincham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWarrington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSenior Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Altrincham, England, United Kingdom 7 hours agoWarrington, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWidnes, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoKnowsley, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoActemium Automation Warrington - Senior Software Controls Engineer

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 8 months agoHaydock, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoWarrington, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoElectrical, Automation and Instrumentation Site Engineer

Warrington, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr