Vacancy: E&I Control and Automation Engineer

Location: Billingham

Job Family: Engineering

As an Instrument & Control Engineer in our fast-paced R&D environment, working in a multi-disciplined team. The role will include designing, commissioning, troubleshooting and optimising pilot plants and bespoke process development equipment as well as site utility & infrastructure assets, spanning multiple Business Units across Teesside.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.  We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

Creating and preparing innovative designs and specifications for bespoke Research Engineering equipment to facilitate delivery of business-critical research and manufacturing programmes.

Ensuring plant automation systems are available for use when required and have relevant safeguards in place such as suitable system back-ups, an effective maintenance schedule, follow appropriate Management of Change processes, have up to date system documentation available, etc.

Ensuring equipment designs meet site and statutory specification.

Identifying design solutions to complex problems and to continuously improve the effectiveness and reliability of bespoke Research Engineering equipment.

Preparing test methods and schedules for compliance testing of new and existing research engineering and site utility equipment, including safety critical system inspections to meet the requirements of company safety policy and legislative guidelines.

Diagnosing and troubleshooting sub-optimal equipment performance and working alongside customers to design efficient and robust solutions.

Carrying out and approving design calculations for safety critical equipment ensuring full compliance with all relevant codes, EHS standards and Life Saving Policies. Responsible for design approval.

Collaborating with and providing technical expertise to all stakeholders and colleagues during installation, commissioning, modification and troubleshooting of research engineering and site utility equipment.

Specifying and procuring equipment to support projects, upgrades/modifications, preventative maintenance programmes and repairs, including preparation and control of single or multiple project budgets in the region of £100K

Interest in expanding automation knowledge, working with experienced control engineers to address maintenance issues onsite, expanding Emerson DeltaV hardware and software knowledge in role.

Knowledge of all standard instrumentation and good grasp of E&I deliverables. Any AutoCAD experience would be of benefit but not essential.

Requirements for the role:

HNC/HND/Degree, or equivalent experience, in Engineering or Design

Knowledge of instrumentation and control system design

Experience of carrying out maintenance and making modifications to a Distributed Control System

Understands process safety management and the framework to achieving process safety (such as management of change)

Knowledge, skill and attitude to safely resolve E&I plant problems autonomously, managing own workload

Excellent communicator, both written and oral

Delivery focused to business-critical timescales and able to work under pressure

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.  Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

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