EICA Engineer

Swinton, Greater Manchester — Full‑time, Permanent (37 hrs per week, Monday‑Friday) – Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Excellent benefits.

EICA Engineer reporting to the Lead Control & Instrumentation Engineer, responsible for delivering engineering projects that enhance manufacturing operations, control systems and instrumentation infrastructure. The role involves working on industrial control systems and supporting continuous improvement across the site, with flexibility required around business needs.

• Support and deliver site‑wide electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (EICA) projects
• Ensure new and existing equipment meets internal customer needs and future‑proofing goals
• Collaborate with project teams and contractors to deliver engineering solutions on time and within budget
• Maintain and upgrade control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks
• Diagnose and resolve EICA‑related faults across the site
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Maintain and interpret technical documentation including schematics and control philosophies

• A solid foundation in electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
• Strong fault‑finding abilities and understanding of process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.)
• Familiarity with control systems integration, especially in safety‑critical or production environments
• The ability to interpret and maintain technical documentation
• A flexible mindset and the drive to contribute across multiple projects

• Competitive salary (level dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus potential
• Permanent contract, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Personal development opportunities with paid allowances (e.g., First Aid)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Option to participate in company share‑option scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time to volunteer
• Referral scheme

We are a Disability Confident employer and will ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and/or accompanying cover letter.