Instrumentation and Controls Graduate / PLC Graduate

About the job

Job Title: Instrumentation and Controls Graduate / PLC Graduate

Location: High Post, Salisbury

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.

About the role:

The Instrumentation and Controls Graduate will assist with the Instrumentation and Controls systems to help develop new and existing production processes within our Automated Plant.

This role will be worked over a 4.5 day week (37.5 hours); Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 and Friday 08:00 - 12:30. Flexibility in this role is critical to the success of supporting the team.

The responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):

• Support the PLC Engineer in developing the control systems hardware and PLC software for current and future equipment
• Employ fault finding techniques to support efficient resolution of manufacturing breakdowns
• Utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques: problems solving, loss analysis, continuous improvement etc
• Participate in small projects to develop and demonstrate competency in technical and analytical aspects
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in both machinery and process capability
• Complete and document commissioning and testing of new equipment and upgrades to existing processes
• Develop an understanding of ATEX regulations and Functional safety

About you:

Instrumentation and Controls Graduate / PLC Graduate Specification:

• Right to live and work in the UK, with ability to obtain suitable level security clearance (5 years British residency necessary
• Relevant degree with disciplines in Automation, Electrical, Electronic Engineering or Computer Science discipline
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles, essential
• Understanding of Programable Logic Controller, desirable
• Understanding of SCADA and HMI systems, desirable
• Knowledge of Risk assessments and method statement process, desirable
• ESD Precaution knowledge, desirable
• Proficient in MS Office

About Chemring Countermeasures:

Chemring Countermeasures has a culture built on our values of Safety, Excellence and Innovation. We continue our investment in the very best people to contribute to our delivery of highly reliable solutions. We are seeking individuals who are not only of the highest calibre for today's business but have the capability to perform at even higher standards to meet the needs of tomorrow's threats facing our armed forces.

We have more than 50 years' experience at the forefront of Radio Frequency (RF) and Infrared (IR) expendable decoy research, design and manufacture, we operate at the leading edge of expendable countermeasure technology.

Benefits:

• We actively encourage an open and collaborative culture across our site through the recognised suggestion scheme and reward and recognition scheme
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• A generous pension scheme
• Share save scheme
• Holiday buying and selling scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes dietary advice, wellbeing initiatives, family matters and counselling support
• We hold annual social events
• Cultural days
• Free on-site parking
• Podiatrist
• Weekly fruit baskets

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom.

Please Note:

Chemring CM is an Equal Opportunities and Age Positive Employer however candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Electrical Project Engineer, Multi Skilled Electrical Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Technician, Installation Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Testing Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, PLC Engineer and PLC may also be considered for this role.