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Control Systems Engineer

Requisition ID
2025-21192
Country
United Kingdom
City
Dumfries

Overview:

Mylar Specialty Films have an opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our Engineering & Maintenance team.

The successful applicant will have a relevant HNC or above and will have experience carrying out a similar role in a manufacturing/industrial environment. They will become part of the team required to maximize availability of the production assets through continual improvement and optimization of the plant control systems. We are looking for candidates who have the ambition, self-motivation and positive approach to develop their career whilst working to the highest safety standards.   

Responsibilities:

In this role the successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Provide support to the existing control systems to ensure production targets are met.
  • Provide control systems expertise to lead complex control system process trouble-shooting.
  • Support control electrical engineering projects. Project management experience is an advantage.
  • Identify, implement and develop control system and equipment improvements to support the manufacturing operation.
  • Supervise, mentor and coach vendors, contractors, technicians and engineers when required.

Your engineering skills should include training and/or experience in a selection of the following:

  • Proficient in programming of a PLC/SCADA system, preferably Siemens or Rockwell.
  • Thorough knowledge of Machinery Control systems.
  • Experience of process control instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of ATEX installation and inspection, and functional safety standards for safe operation of control systems in hazardous environments.
  • Experience implementing minor control system changes.
  • Familiar with the application of Variable Speed Drives.
  • Knowledge of Industrial communication systems such as Ethernet, Fieldbus etc
  • Hands-on experience fault finding on complex control systems.
  • Working with P&ID’s (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

Qualifications:

You will either be an electrical engineering graduate with a minimum of two years relevant industrial experience in a similar role or be an industry experienced engineer with a recognised apprenticeship and HNC in electrical engineering. 

 

  • Bachelors/Masters degree or HNC with relevant experience in Electrical, Electronic, Controls, or Automation Engineering
  • Experience in an automated machinery manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

 

Training & development will be given to the successful candidate along with opportunities for personal development.

This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday days, normally 7.30am – 3.30pm, with occasional hours outwith as business needs dictate for project work and plant shutdown support.

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Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion.

Celanese ist ein weltweit führendes Chemieunternehmen, das Spezialmaterialien herstellt, die in den meisten wichtigen Industriezweigen und Verbraucheranwendungen eingesetzt werden. In unseren Geschäftsbereichen setzen wir unser chemisches, technologisches und kommerzielles Know-how ein, um Werte für unsere Kunden, Mitarbeitenden und Aktionäre zu schaffen. Wir fördern die Nachhaltigkeit, indem wir verantwortungsvoll mit den von uns hergestellten Materialien umgehen und unser Portfolio an nachhaltigen Produkten erweitern, um den Anforderungen unserer Kunden und der Gesellschaft gerecht zu werden. Wir sind bestrebt, einen positiven Einfluss auf unsere Gemeinden auszuüben und die Integration in unseren Teams zu fördern. Die Celanese Corporation beschäftigt weltweit mehr als 11.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter und erzielte im Jahr 2024 einen Nettoumsatz von 10,3 Milliarden US-Dollar.

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