Electronic and Electrical Engineer

On behalf of our client we are looking for an Electronic and Electrical Engineer to join their world renowned Mildenhall team. The Maintenance Department supports all aspects of the production and facility demands. With the business expanding the successful candidate may be presented with more opportunities to further enhance their position within their Company. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES THE ABILITY TO WORK WITH MINIMAL SUPERVISION IN A FAST PACED MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT, BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PART OF A TEAM. PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ALL PRODUCTION DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE COMPANY, HAVING A FLEXIBLE APPROACH IN SUPPORTING AN ARRAY OF FUNCTIONS ACROSS SITE. DUTIES Installation of new and existing equipment including electrical and electronic control systems. To assist the Department Head in providing engineering end maintenance support to all departments within the group. Prompt attendance to machinery failures/breakdowns providing fault finding techniques, utilising PLC software and electrical/electronic test equipment and general repairs and improvements. Programming of PLCs, introducing updates and upgrading electrical control panels for automated systems and HMIs. Experience of Allen Bradley and Mitsubishi systems would be highly beneficial. Replacement and upgrading of outdated/obsolete systems, to achieve company-wide consistency. To assist production when necessary to maintain and improve output targets, implementing planned maintenance tasks to ensure optimal production availability. Identifying areas throughout the site and manufacturing to implement continuous improvement activities, creating solutions including project based work. Where possible offer suggestions for improvement and cost reduction on all aspects of engineering activities. To complete and record all breakdown tasks on Maintenance based software. To provide assistance and/or supervision of Service Engineers/Contractor as and when required. Ensure equipment in all departments is maintained to high standards and is compliant with regards to regulations, safety audits and insurance. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Minimum of 5 years experience working in a production support role. Good electrical and electronic fault finding; diagnostic and repair experience. The ability to communicate at all levels with key stakeholders, building relationships with external technical divisions for future support. Qualification in electrical and electronic engineering or a related engineering subject (e.g. Mechatronics), to a minimum of level 3 (City & Guilds; BTEC ONC or equivalent) Basic knowledge of electrical control systems; instrumentation; PLC controllers; variable frequency speed drives (VSDs/VFDs); inverters and servo drives; 3 Phase electrical systems and motors experience of vibration feed controllers beneficial). The hours of work are Monday to Friday 0730 - 1630 and the salary range of £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience. TPBN1_UKTJ