Job Description

Job title: Senior Support Controls Engineer

Department: UK Manufacturing

Grade: T03

Location: On Site – Hamble – Southampton (SO31 4RF)

Working hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary – What to expect:

As the Senior Support Controls Engineer, you will support lens manufacturing machinery and control systems across multiple sites in Hampshire, working closely with Machine Operators, Maintenance, and IT. You will provide controls expertise, address breakdowns, drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis, and mentor other engineering support departments. You will also develop, implement, document, and validate complex integrated control systems in a highly automated environment, ensuring UK Manufacturing stays current with the latest technology. This role may involve shift work on a four-on, four-off basis and occasional Out of Hours call-out support.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Assist in the design, implementation and validation of complex control systems for machines/new processes including Supervisory and Scada applications
• Assist in the design and implementation of performance monitoring software including OEE, dashboards
• Integration of controls system into business systems, including manufacturing execution systems
• Support and optimise existing control systems
• Implement and conduct training programmes for applicable support groups.
• Ensure the documentation and software control systems are established and maintained for machine control, Scada & inspection systems
• Develop and mentor trainee’s and engineers within the department
• Lead large projects, managing external vendors, working within regulatory guidelines
• Assist Engineering department where required
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Working within an office environment.
• The job requires some work to be completed within a clean environment. As a result, the job holder will be gowned-up whilst working in those areas. There is continuous noise in the clean room but this does not require ear protection to be worn.
• Extensive use of computers and telephones.
• Reasonable levels of business travel, local, nationally and international.
  
  
  

A Full Job Description Is Available Upon Request.

About you:

a team, and assist across multiple projects with strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a logical, problem-solving mindset.

Experience & Education:

• To have an understanding of, and the interaction with control systems of the following software packages, SQL, VBA, VB6, VB. Net, & C #.
• To have high level of knowledge and proven track record of Programming packages which include (but not limited to) RSLogix, Contrologix, RSView/FT View, DeviceNet, ControlNet, CoDeSys
• A strong focus on documentation and regulations
• Enthusiasm towards the controls/software engineering fields and its principles
• Strong preference for a Medical device or pharmaceutical background in manufacturing
• Ability to keep abreast of new developments within the controls industry
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems, medical device/pharmaceutical, FDA, GAMP, ISO and International regulatory requirements
• Minimum of ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics
• Minimum of ONC or equivalent in Electrical/Electronics
  
  
  

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

We operate a candidate referral scheme, so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role, please email their CV to referafriend@coopervision quoting the job reference code to enjoy a £100 voucher reward if they are successful!

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About Us

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.

At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and an employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.

CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.