Production Engineer

Production Engineer - Braintree - Full Time - 3-Month Fixed Term Contract - £23 to £33 p/h

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

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 modificationsThe 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 circuitsDesirable

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 experienceWhat's On Offer

3-month contract

Full time position

Monday to Thursday: 7:25am - 4:30pm

Friday: 7:30am - 1:10pmApply today for immediate consideration or contact us on (phone number removed) ask for Louie.

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