Lead EICA Engineer

Luxfermeltechnologies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Manchester is seeking a Lead EICA Engineer to take technical ownership of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems. This role involves leading the maintenance and development of systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Essential qualifications include a Level 5 Engineering degree and experience in EICA systems, along with strong IT skills. The position offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and various benefits including a pension scheme and continuous development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Annual performance bonus opportunity

Company share scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for continued learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with EICA systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and industrial control networks.
• Proven experience in fault-finding and supporting live plant operations from an EICA perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance, development and optimisation of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Act as the technical authority for EICA-related issues, providing expert fault-finding support.
• Ensure effective preventative maintenance, calibration and condition monitoring activities are in place.

Skills

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Ability to respond effectively to high-level breakdowns and support maintenance teams

Ability to interpret and manage technical documentation and drawings

Education

Level 5 or higher qualification in Engineering or a relevant discipline

GCSEs including Mathematics, English and Science at grade C/4 or above

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA systems

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Overview

Lead EICA Engineer

Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexibility required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Company share scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for continued learning, development, and career progression

Role

We are seeking a Lead EICA Engineer to take technical ownership of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation systems across our manufacturing site. This is a key leadership role within the Engineering team, supporting operational reliability, continuous improvement and future modernisation projects.

Responsibilities - Lead EICA Engineer

• Lead and support the maintenance, development and optimisation of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Act as the technical authority for EICA-related issues, providing expert fault-finding and support during breakdowns.
• Support continuous improvement, plant upgrades and modernisation programmes.
• Ensure effective preventative maintenance, calibration and condition monitoring activities are in place.
• Interpret, maintain and develop engineering documentation including electrical schematics, loop diagrams, I/O lists and control philosophies.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and development support to junior engineers and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with site standards, safe systems of work and relevant E&I regulations.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and Science at grade C/4 or above.
• Level 5 or higher qualification in Engineering or a relevant discipline.

Experience

• Experience working with EICA systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems and industrial control networks (e.g. Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
• Proven experience in fault-finding and supporting live plant operations from an EICA perspective.
• Solid understanding of instrumentation systems (temperature, pressure, flow, weight), including calibration and integration into control systems.
• Good understanding of control systems within production and safety-critical environments.
• Experience with preventative maintenance strategies, calibration and condition monitoring.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to respond effectively to high-level breakdowns and support maintenance teams.
• Ability to interpret and manage technical documentation and drawings.

Desirable Criteria

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience in foundry or heavy manufacturing environments (furnaces, extrusion presses, robotics).
• Experience in chemical processing environments (filter presses, tanks, flow loops, pH correction systems).
• Knowledge of relevant standards and legislation (BS 7671, PUWER, BS EN ISO 12100, CE Marking, etc.).
• Familiarity with safe systems of work (permits, isolations, risk assessments).
• Experience using a CMMS.

Working Pattern

• 37 hours per week, days based.
• Flexibility required to meet business and operational demands.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that 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.