electrical controls engineer.

Shift: Day Shift

The Role

As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will be part of the core engineering team at Ford Halewood Transmissions, supporting all aspects of machinery controls, building infrastructure controls and energy supply facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an advanced automotive manufacturing environment as Halewood continues its transformation into a world leader in electric vehicle powertrains. You will work closely with a varied range of teams, including engineering, management, production and maintenance, to deliver projects and services that support both existing operations and future technologies.

You will be responsible for managing projects ranging from minimal budget expenditure through to £1,000,000+, ensuring they are delivered safely, cost-effectively, on time and in line with strict engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

Please note, the responsibilities below are not exhaustive and may vary in line with the needs of the plant and the department. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and versatility in supporting future plant requirements.

• Act as a role model for Ford+ behaviours and requirements.
• Promote safety and support a Zero Accident culture across all activities.
• Adopt and champion a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ethos.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance, development and optimisation of all plant electrical, controls and automation infrastructure.
• Support the development of the Factory of the Future strategy through innovative engineering solutions.
• Effectively manage contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with health and safety, project controls, quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Support and maintain plant control systems, industrial networks and automation infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement in line with business objectives.
• Communicate effectively both within and outside the organisation, including with Trade Union representatives.

Qualifications and Experience

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Highly effective project management skills, from specification and vendor selection through to project delivery and implementation.
• Experience within a manufacturing, automotive or similar industrial environment.
• Familiarity with developing engineering specifications, taking into account corporate, external and legal standards and requirements.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capability, including Siemens STEP 7 and TIA Portal.
• Understanding of machine control systems, electrical hardware and industrial automation technologies.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Production Networks (MPN), Controls Production Networks (CPN), network architecture and machine integration with internal and external systems.
• Experience supporting hardware discussions and agreements with OEMs during machine acceptance.
• Understanding of Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity requirements and compliance standards.
• Ability to review, verify and approve Control Change Requests (CCRs) in accordance with established change management procedures.
• Experience managing machine backup systems, software deployment, device management and licensing for shop-floor PCs and field devices.
• Ability to create, review and approve electrical schematics and PLC software modifications using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN.
• Knowledge of utility monitoring, Building Management Systems and reporting systems.
• Experience with High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems.
• Machine sign-off experience, including pre-acceptance and final acceptance audits at equipment suppliers and on-site installations.
• Understanding of machinery safety requirements, CE and UKCA marking, relevant British Standards (BS), European Standards (EN) and applicable industrial regulations.

Benefits

• Access to the Employee Development and Assistance Programme.
• Access to Ford's Privilege scheme, allowing you to purchase Ford vehicles at a discount.
• Competitive salary with yearly increases.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Generous holiday allowance, including set shutdown dates.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On-site facilities including a gym, sauna and steam room.