Manufacturing Engineer (controls) - Fixed Term Contract

Caterpillar Inc.

Desford, United Kingdom
Base: £42,000–£57,000; bonus/equity: 10% bonus opp...
Onsite
Siemens plc configuration experience
Mitsubishi plc configuration experience
Hmi system support and diagnosis
This role involves operating within a highly skilled team to support the specification and rollout of PLC-based control solutions across production

Job Summary

  • This role involves operating within a highly skilled team to support the specification and rollout of PLC-based control solutions across production.
  • The position requires configuring Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC and HMI systems while acting as an escalation point for complex controls challenges.
  • Employees receive 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a 10% bonus opportunity, and a pension scheme where Caterpillar doubles contributions up to 10%.

Matching Summary

This role involves operating within a highly skilled team to support the specification and rollout of PLC-based control solutions across production.

Salary

Base: £42,000–£57,000; Bonus/Equity: 10% Bonus opportunity; Benefits: 27 days leave + pension match + share scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Siemens PLC configuration experience
  • Mitsubishi PLC configuration experience
  • HMI system support and diagnosis
  • PLC-based control solutions implementation
  • FAT SAT commissioning activities
  • Lean manufacturing principles application

Nice-to-have

  • Robotics and automation solution knowledge
  • Structured problem-solving techniques
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Mentoring and coaching skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • Fixed term contract until December 31, 2027
  • Onsite work five days a week in Desford
  • Demonstrated qualifications and experience in controls

Work Rights

Not specified

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