Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer

KP Snacks·Ashby de la Zouch, England, United Kingdommid

In short

→Ingeniero de control y automatización eléctrica en una fábrica de snacks, centrado en resolver fallos y mejorar maquinaria.
→Días de trabajo en planta, con uso constante de PLC (Siemens), esquemas eléctricos y diagnóstico técnico en entorno industrial.
→Destaca que el rol es clave para aumentar la fiabilidad de equipos en una fábrica de gran escala con marcas reconocidas como Hula Hoops y McCoy’s.

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1. ¿Cómo abordarías un fallo de parada de línea que no muestra error en el HMI?

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What they ask for

✓Formación electrónica con NVQ nivel 3 o equivalente.
✓Experiencia práctica en diagnóstico de fallos eléctricos y de automatización en fábricas.
✓Conocimiento con PLC Siemens y software TIA Portal para diagnóstico.
✓Dominio de sistemas de control industrial, sensores, drives y HMI.
✓Experiencia en proyectos de automatización desde diseño hasta puesta en marcha.
✓Capacidad para formar y guiar a otros ingenieros.

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Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) On-site | Monday - Friday | Days (some flexibility required) Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for an Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. About the role We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer to join our Ashby site. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong electrical, controls and instrumentation background who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and improving equipment reliability. As a key technical specialist, you'll support the diagnosis and resolution of electrical, controls and automation issues across the site, while helping to develop the capability of our wider Engineering team. You'll work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical colleagues to improve equipment performance, deliver automation projects and ensure our systems remain safe, reliable and fit for the future. This role would suit someone who is comfortable using PLC software, electrical schematics and control system diagnostics to identify root causes and drive lasting improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: Competitive annual salary Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing?

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