Please Note: Application deadline information is provided in the original posting. Job Title: Senior Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer
Location: Colworth Science Park

Overview

The ice cream processing team at Colworth has a vacancy for a Senior Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer based at the Advanced Prototyping Engineering Centre. This role involves producing working specifications that meet customer requirements for the electrical, controls and automation aspects of innovation projects. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer with strong knowledge of electronics control, instrumentation and automation.

The RD&I team at Colworth Science Park is responsible for end-to-end ice cream product experience design and innovation globally. The process development team identifies, creates, and delivers innovative manufacturing processes, proving them at pilot scale and supporting the start-up of manufacturing of new innovations at full scale.

Reporting to the Manufacturing & Engineering Manager, you will work within an established team providing process engineering and automation solutions to support the launch of new product innovations, improvements to value, waste reduction, sustainability, and quality. Main tasks include designing, planning, building, wiring, programming, commissioning, modifying and repairing electrical, control and automation systems for test rigs, prototype machines and pilot plant equipment. Equipment is primarily for Colworth, with occasional work at TMICC RD&I facilities or factories worldwide. You will be the main point of contact for all electrical pilot plant equipment and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Brand & Product Development Teams, Mechanical Designers, and Process Engineers to produce a working specification for electrical, controls & automation aspects of a project.
• Plan electrical, control and automation aspects of the project, establish timescales, define a budget, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Take on electrical and control design aspects of systems and produce drawings.
• Interact with suppliers and external contractors to procure components, build control systems, or supervise builds carried out by others, including wiring electrical, control, instrumentation and pneumatic equipment.
• Install/attend commissioning and modify as necessary for development of prototype machines and rigs at Colworth and, if required, at associated sites.
• Repair and fault-find control systems, generating ideas/solutions for equipment issues.
• Observe electrical safety rules and codes of practice in accordance with TMICC Regulations and relevant safety legislation (e.g., PUWER and CE marking).
• Ensure users can operate new equipment; write operating instructions or manuals as required.

Key Interfaces

• Global and Regional Brand teams
• Process & Packaging Engineers
• Mechanical Design Team
• Manufacturing & Engineering Team
• Procurement
• External suppliers

All About You

• Knowledge of safety rules and codes of practice in accordance with UK regulations and other relevant safety legislation (e.g., EU).
• Ability to produce component units and full assemblies using good fitting and wiring practices; reading and drafting electrical diagrams.
• Experience with stainless steel/plastic control panels; creative problem solving and growth mindset; team player in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline environment.
• Fluent English with strong communication skills; control system simulation and automation.
• Engineering Degree in Electronics, Control and Instrumentation or Electrical/Controls apprenticeship; electrical inspection, testing and fault finding.
• Proven experience designing and building process control systems; experience in electric, pneumatic and/or mechanical engineering; project management experience.
• Experience working with Siemens (TIA Portal, LogoSoft) and Rockwell (Studio 5000).

Leadership & Travel

• Growth Mindset, Consumer and Customer Focus, Bias for Action, Accountability and Responsibility, Building Talent and Teams.
• Travel: Occasional UK and international travel will be required (approximately 2-3 trips per year).

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, discounted staff shop and shares, and the opportunity to work with renowned brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment. Flexible working options can be discussed. We are committed to wellbeing, inclusion, and development opportunities for all employees.

Equal Opportunity

Unilever is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or marriage and civil partnership. Reasonable adjustments during the application process are available on request.