Graduate Engineer: Instrumentation & Controls – Ref 10364

About our group:

Seagate is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of hard disc drives, providing products for a wide range of Enterprise, Desktop, Mobile Computing, and Consumer Electronics applications.

Seagate’s Springtown facility in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland is among the most advanced in the world in the design, development, and volume manufacturing of recording heads. 

 Are you technically curious with an innovative mind and skills that go beyond pure academic ability? Could you drive change and make a difference?

 If so, don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a world leader in the facility that produces 25% of the world’s recording heads.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Facilities Engineering Department for a Graduate Instrumentation & Controls engineer, wishing to take up a position in a high-tech working environment. 

The Facilities Engineering Department are responsible for a broad variety of engineering systems, utilities plant and building services, which are essential to cleanroom manufacturing environment.  Graduate I&C engineering applicants should have exposure and awareness of PLC/Microcontrollers and software systems and be keen to explore new technologies (IOT, Wireless, A.I) which can improve operational controls, efficiency, and energy usage of facilities systems.

About the role – you will:

• Identify Weakness/Areas of Improvement in current Control Systems to improve Operational Efficiencies – Provide and Implement solutions to reduce unplanned interruptions. 
• Develop innovative solutions using hardware/software automation to assist engineering staff to monitor, operate and maintain critical plant. Create Live Reporting Dashboards (Using R or PowerBI) show Key Process Information and Insights (KPIs)
• Develop integration solutions for new and existing systems such as energy management system into our site BMS systems using (Modbus/Bacnet/RestAPIs).
• Improve graphical Front end of BMS to ensure better user experience and reduce response delays to Alarms.
• Guide technicians and assist when needed in troubleshooting and fault find issues.
• Responsible for Implementation & Scheduling of Maintenance/Calibration of online instrumentation for Utilities Systems
• Responsible for the development and implementation of relevant asset maintenance procedures applicable to Building Management System. (200+ Controllers and Control Panels)
• Developing and agreeing service and support contracts scope, monitoring compliance, and managing variances.
• Assist and Develop Scopes of Work/Panel Design for new BMS controls as part of larger Capital Projects – Spec, Design, Manage Budget, Install and Commissioning. 

About you: 

• Recently graduated from, or in the final year with a relevant degree - Hons Degree in Electrical, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or Related Engineering Degree.
• Team player, comfortable working and liaising with people internal and external to Seagate.
• Understanding of – PLCs, Microcontrollers, Motor Control Panels, VSD’s
• Understanding of Software Systems & Databases.
• Keen to explore New Technologies and innovative solutions. 
• Adaptable to changing situations and priorities.

Interview preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience with TREND BMS or Tridium Niagara Platform.
• Experience in support of high-volume manufacturing or building services.
• Experience in Energy Management systems such as Esight.
• Experience of Artificial Intelligence or Data Analytics of continuous data sets.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024 5:00pm.

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week predominantly on site.

*Please note that you must be eligible to live and work in the UK. without the requirement to be sponsored by Seagate.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above. 

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

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Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Location: Springtown, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe. Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. 

Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

• Health – AXA Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.

• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.