Automation and Control Engineer in Sheffield

The role of an Automation and Control Engineer at our Chapeltown (Sheffield) site acts as our site lead overseeing all industrial control systems (ICS), that operate, automate and regulate manufacturing processes, with the aim of ensuring that all equipment and machinery is in good working order and keeping production downtime to a minimum across our paint and sealant manufacturing operations.

This position is ideal for someone with either a degree in Engineering or significant technical, practical experience within engineering and maintenance. In return we offer an attractive compensation package, bonus, company pension, continuous learning and development opportunities within a supportive environment and a career within a global company.

What we can offer:

• Attractive salary
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Pension Scheme Company Contributed
• Continued payment of salary in the event of sickness & 25 days of annual leave
• Work-life balance
• Career opportunities
• Ongoing training and support

In this role you will be accountable for:

• Oversee programming, servicing, fault-finding, root cause analysis and troubleshooting activities across the range of programmable logic controller (PLC), automated and other systems, software, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), electrical controls and installations, switchgear and distribution systems
• Site technical expert concerning the ICS systems used on site
• Manage the service contract with the preferred ICS vendor
• Create and manage control system documentation and reference material for site operations and technical support personnel
• Work alongside the Reliability Engineering team as the lead for the site ICS obsolescence program, identifying critical pieces of plant and areas for investment
• Create and implement a plan to modify current programs and configurations to optimise capability and performance, develop improvement recommendations for plant, equipment and working practices
• Specify ICS equipment, obtain cost estimates, generate bills of materials and expedite purchasing and fabrication of electrical controls equipment, in line with SW preferred equipment
• Support the development and implementation of projects that drive continuous improvement
• Manage the site electrical schematics, including specifications and program back ups.

The skills and experience we are ideally looking for:

• Either degree in a relevant Engineering discipline or significant (suggested minimum 5 years) relevant engineering/maintenance experience
• Exposure to industrial control systems and methodologies, including PLC and SCADA systems
• Team player with effective interpersonal skills, able to work well in multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems and deliver improvements
• Knowledge and experience of continuous improvement techniques.
• Knowledge, effective use and development of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems
• ATEX/DSEAR knowledge/Experience would be an advantage

Required:

• Proven experience with Rockwell Automation and Siemens platforms
• Experience in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley and Siemens)
• Experience with SCADA development using Ignition and InTouch
• Strong understanding of industrial networks including DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP and Profibus
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Experience in commissioning and site support

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible.

Eligibility to Work: You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer: An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.