Electrical Controls Engineer

TL;DR

Electrical Controls Engineer: Maintaining, monitoring, and improving site control systems and facilities infrastructure at a semiconductor manufacturing site with an accent on fault diagnosis and system optimization. Focus on supporting critical infrastructure including HVAC, clean room operations, and power systems to ensure operational reliability.

Location: Onsite in Manchester, UK

Salary: £46,000–£55,000

Company

hirify.global is a global semiconductor manufacturer providing innovative solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.

What you will do

• Maintain and support site control systems and critical facilities infrastructure.
• Collaborate with onsite technicians and external contractors on maintenance and improvement projects.
• Perform fault finding and troubleshooting across various facilities systems.
• Interpret control philosophies, logic diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assist in the design and optimization of control strategies.
• Provide technical expertise to facilities and cross-functional departments.

Requirements

• HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience with industrial control systems and facilities plant.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and strong communication skills.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Manchester.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of TREND or Echelon BMS systems.
• Experience with clean room operations, HVAC, or power generation systems.

Culture & Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave plus enhanced sick pay.
• Flexible benefits scheme and employee assistance program.
• Opportunities for funded academic support up to PhD level.
• On-site medical center and subsidised canteen.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for charitable work up to 4 times per year.