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Position Title: Controls EngineerLocation: Gilberdyke East Yorkshire, UKJOB DESCRIPTION: We have an exciting opportunity to join our Engineering Team, as Controls Engineer In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the business to provide expert technical support to engineering and operations with a specialist responsibility for machine drive & control system technologies. Develop and implement continuous improvements programs to deliver gains in manufacturing safety, quality, productivity and efficiency. Break down support & problem solving to route cause. Coaching and development of engineering team. working within a continuous improvement environment. This role is in our site in Gilberdyke, East Yorkshire, UK and reports to the site Engineering Manager.ResponsibilitiesWhat are the key tasks you carry out in your job?Diagnose of complex machine faults and control system errors promptly to minimise machine downtime, applying permanent countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence.Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability, product quality, employee safety and process efficiency.Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the manufacturing process and operating sequences of the CAT 1 manufacturing processes.Coach and develop the maintenance engineering team members knowledge of machine control and automation systems.Record and update electrical system documentation following change.Investigation into plant failures (FMEA) and report writingProvide second level support to shift teams in reactive maintenance situationsComplete Obsolescence reviews and create plans to minimize risk.Is there any particular aspect of your job that makes it different from other jobs with a similar title?Experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment, on a range of different equipment. Understanding and experience of PLC fault finding, diagnostics and program writing to source code level with: Siemens S5/71, Telemecanique PL7, Allen Bradley, Omron.Fault Finding and Writing programmes for 6 axis robotic handling equipmentKnowledge of requirements for machine safety control systems according to BS EN ISO 13849-1.Experience of designing and modifying electrical control circuits and systems whilst complying with legislative requirements and best practice.Knowledge of inverter and servo drive systems, parameterisation and tuning. Experience of delivering projects on-time and to budget.HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and BS7671 17th Edition. Apprentice trained C&G 2391 or equivalent would be advantageous.Qualifications:Required Education & Skillsets: The jobholder will be suitably qualified for the role held, must be a time served l Engineer, having completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent including international conversion and engage in continuous professional development.Demonstrable experience in the fulfilling the main requirements of the role.Experience of a fast moving manufacturing environment would be beneficial.Leadership, Cultural and Organisational Awareness.People Management and Relationship Skills.Organisation and Decision Making Skills.Fault finding, problem solving and system design.Desire to learn new technologies and share learnings with others.Communication both written and verbal.MativAs a leading global specialty materials company, Mativ believes in the potential of what we can do, together, to improve life for people everywhere, every day.We help customers solve complex problems and bring bold ideas to life with scientific and engineering know-how, creative and collaborative solutions, and manufacturing excellence, all on a global scale and across broad capabilities.We share your aspirations to make air safer, water cleaner and the earth greener with stronger and safer products and solutions. Were uniquely positioned to meet your rapidly evolving needs with manufacturing capabilities across four continents.You can learn more about us on www.mativ.com.