Production Engineer

Production Engineer - Braintree - Full Time - 3-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join a well-established electrical manufacturing business based in Braintree. This is a full time, 3-month fixed term contract supporting the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of a semi-automated production line.

As a Production Engineer, you will take engineering responsibility for the reliable operation of the production line. You will provide technical support during breakdowns, diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support when equipment faults
• Diagnose and rectify breakdowns efficiently
• Fault-find electrical and control-system issues
• Use PLC diagnostics to investigate machine faults
• Diagnose and repair pneumatic system faults
• Carry out mechanical maintenance and fault-finding
• Complete PPM and routine equipment inspections
• Replace worn components and carry out adjustments
• Support machine installation, commissioning and modifications

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Production Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role
• Strong practical fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery and PLC diagnostics
• Ability to read electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams
• Experience maintaining automated or semi-automated production equipment
• Good understanding of sensors, actuators, motors, solenoid valves, relays, contactors and safety circuits

Desirable

• Electrical/electronic manufacturing experience
• Experience with MCBs, circuit protection devices, switchgear or similar products
• Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron or similar PLC experience
• HMI and industrial automation experience
• Servo drives, variable-speed drives or motion-control knowledge
• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification, apprenticeship, HNC/HND, NVQ or equivalent practical experience

What''s On Offer

• 3-month contract
• Full time position
• Monday to Thursday: 7:25am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am - 1:10pm

Apply today for immediate consideration or contact us on (phone number removed) ask for Louie.

#tier2