Control Engineer

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.  

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life. 

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Control Engineer!

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team. Don’t be afraid of not having enough experience! Your motivation and commitment will make it happen.

What You'll Do:

As a Control Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving development and support of control systems and automation for wide ranging test rigs from single component through to engine installations. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Your work will directly impact the development of advanced lubricants and fuels to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

You will be working at Lubrizol’s European Test Facility, working as part of the test organisation that completes thousands of tests annually in support of the development of specialty chemicals primarily for transportation lubricants and fuels. The tests range from single components to engines and transmissions. In this role you will f work with test equipment and infrastructure control systems, you will provide technical support to the test operation to ensure that the test cell and test rig conditions are controlled in line with test specifications. This will involve working with suppliers to specify and design control systems, installation, and commissioning of equipment through to on-going support. The role demands a blend of control and electrical system knowledge with hands-on practical experience and skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Knowledge to support the design and installation of automotive test rigs using a range of technical skills including electrical, control systems and instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution skills to maintain test operations by solving complex problems and delivering effective solutions.
• Ability to technically lead new capability and equipment renewal /replacement projects.
• Able to plan and coordinate own activities and providing technical support to others.
• Constantly seeking new and better approaches to work that increase operational efficiency through adopting Lean principles and continuous improvement activity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and the department personnel on equipment, resource, and technical issues.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• Ideally educated to Degree level in an Engineering discipline including electrical/ electronic modules.
• Practical experience of electrical/electronic installations; may have completed a recognized apprenticeship with industrial experience.
• Knowledge of  testing systems, (control, electrical, mechanical,)related to test installations.
• Good communication, organisational and planning skills
• Good IT skills utilising MS Office applications.
• Likely to hold or be keen to pursue professional recognition and Chartered Engineer status.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Discretionary bonus

• Bupa Healthcare

• Wellbeing support
• 33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Share Incentive Plan
• Subsidised Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised on site restaurant facility
• Free Car Parking

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Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.