Full job descriptionInstrumentation & Controls Engineer
Job Title: Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Location: Yeadon, Leeds
Salary: Up to £40,000
Shift: Monday - Friday, Days
Hours: 38 hours per week
Sector: Manufacturing
Job Role of the Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing facility in Yeadon, Leeds.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop their career within a busy manufacturing environment, working on a range of instrumentation, control systems and measurement equipment.
You will be responsible for the maintenance, calibration, fault-finding and optimisation of instrumentation and control systems, helping to ensure the reliability, accuracy and efficiency of the manufacturing process.
The role will involve a mixture of planned maintenance, calibration, reactive fault-finding and continuous improvement, with the opportunity to contribute to wider Lean Manufacturing, TPM and operational excellence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
*Carry out calibration, maintenance, inspection and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
*Complete planned preventative maintenance and scheduled calibration activities.
*Carry out reactive maintenance and fault-finding to minimise production downtime.
*Investigate recurring instrumentation and equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
*Maintain accurate calibration records, certificates and documentation.
*Assist with control system software modifications, configuration changes and commissioning.
*Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and instrumentation documentation.
*Maintain instrumentation manuals, drawings, configuration files, programme backups and certification.
*Identify opportunities to improve instrumentation reliability and process performance.
*Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
*Ensure all maintenance and calibration activities are completed safely and in accordance with site procedures.
Non-Negotiable Requirements
*Experience working within Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical or Automation Engineering.
*Experience carrying out calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and measurement systems.
*Strong electrical and instrumentation fault-finding experience.
*Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
*Recognised engineering apprenticeship or technical qualification.
*Equivalent qualification in Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
*Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Desirable Requirements
*Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
*Experience working with PLCs, control systems or process instrumentation.
*Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM or 6S.
*Experience supporting internal or external audits.
*Experience with calibration management systems.
*Strong understanding of continuous improvement and equipment reliability.
The Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Will Benefit From:
*Salary up to £40,000.
*Monday - Friday, days-based role.
*38-hour working week.
*Working for a well-established manufacturing business.
*Excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills.
*Training and development opportunities.
*Opportunity to work with a range of instrumentation and control systems.
*A stable, long-term career within a growing manufacturing environment.
If you are an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer looking for a Monday-to-Friday days role in the Leeds/Yeadon area and feel you have the right skills and experience, then apply today.
For further details, contact Kieran Wall at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply - please see our website for further details.