Standards and Controls Engineer

OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for developing, updating and implementing control specifications and standards for manufacturing equipment and systems, ensuring integrated IT solutions and machinery safety. This includes mechanical, electrical, programmable logic controller software (PLC’s) and robot programming software development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To manage the overall planning, co-ordination and delivery of Control systems and standards to ensure production ready equipment interfaces.
• Maintain close working relationships with other Manufacturing Engineering process teams, Manufacturing Operations, and IT Departments
• Provide technical expertise to team problem solving activities to accurately identify root cause and corrective actions
• Maintain Technical Standards, Project Books and specifications for all Manufacturing systems in line with the departments Bill of Process, global standard operating practices and Jaguar Land Rover quality systems
• Maintain interfaces specifications from Shop Floor PLC’s/Applications to Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Commission and work on machine monitoring/quality systems within Production facilities
• Developing new suppliers, cost effectively, into the groups Standards for Equipment Manufacture
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested

CANDIDATE
Essential:
• Previous experience and expertise in the specification, delivery, installation and launch of Controls Systems, preferably in an automotive or powertrain environment
• Thorough understanding of machine electrical systems and designs in Manufacturing
• Experience of Computer Numerically Controlled programming methods
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience
Desirable:
• Understanding of machinery safety legislation and standards
• Rockwell PLC experience
• Ethernet IP Networks
• Knowledge of IT networks and architectures