Electronics Engineer
Full job description
Direct Table Foods
Salary: £48,000 – £50,400 per year
The Electronics Engineer is very much a hands-on role with responsibility for the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and installation of Process Control Systems Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), field instrumentation, variable frequency drives, HMI stations and food production machinery inclusive of both hard and soft drives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and replacement of Process Control and Drive Systems. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), control and instrument loops, field instrumentation, chemical analysis systems, variable frequency drives, communication network systems, hazardous chemical distribution and detection systems, and HMI computer work stations in accordance with industry standards.
* Fault finding to component level and associated repair, rectification or appropriate short-term fix to keep the assets operational.
* Installs DCS and SCADA systems, process instrumentation, PLC’s, PLC based control and instrument loops, communication network systems, HMI computer workstations, distribution/detection systems and food analyzer equipment.
* Applies programming necessary for maintaining the DCS and SCADA systems, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and other software.
* Updates databases with information regarding assigned work orders, equipment calibration, repair and parts inventory and orders parts.
* Reviews prints for conformity to accepted industry standards in electronic principles and control, instrumentation principals, practices, procedures and terminology. Evaluates and specifies instrumentation.
* Supports other departments within the group as well as outside contractors, consultants, customers and regulatory agencies in the verification and third-party certification of instrument data (calibration, weights and measures, etc)
* Trains and mentors other employees.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
* The Control Systems Technician works under limited supervision.
* Coordinates technicians of different trades in order to carry out repair and installation of complex control systems and instrumentation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
* BSc / BEng Electrical and Electronic Systems
* HNC / HND Electrical and Electronic Systems
* Minimum of five years’ experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), drive control and instrument loops, field instrumentation.
* Proficient in the use of laptop computers, multi-meters, and other calibration equipment.
* Proficiency with desktop business applications, including Excel, Word, and Access.
* Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
* Valid Car license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* MIEE
* Proficient with data communications systems, motor drive systems and PLC.
* Proficient skills in programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) computer work stations.
Work order and maintenance management systems experience.
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