Manufacturing Engineer (controls) - Fixed Term Contract

Caterpillar of Australia

Desford, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
£42,000–£57,000; bonus: 10% potential; benefits: p...
Onsite
Plc-based control systems experience
Siemens and mitsubishi plc configuration
Automation and robotics implementation
You will operate within a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering team to support the specification, integration, and rollout of PLC-based control solutions

Job Summary

  • You will operate within a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering team to support the specification, integration, and rollout of PLC-based control solutions.
  • The role involves configuring Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC and HMI systems while acting as an escalation point for complex controls challenges.
  • Benefits include 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a 10% bonus opportunity, and a pension scheme where Caterpillar doubles employee contributions up to 10%.

Matching Summary

You will operate within a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering team to support the specification, integration, and rollout of PLC-based control solutions.

Salary

£42,000–£57,000; Bonus: 10% potential; Benefits: Pension match, share scheme, private health

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PLC-based control systems experience
  • Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC configuration
  • Automation and robotics implementation
  • Lean manufacturing principles application
  • FAT SAT commissioning support

Nice-to-have

  • Structured problem-solving techniques
  • Mentoring and coaching capabilities
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Collaborative team environment

Key Requirements

  • Fixed Term Contract until December 31, 2027
  • Demonstrated qualifications in automation and controls
  • Onsite work requirement five days per week

Work Rights

Not specified

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