Electrical Controls Engineer

GB62 Nexperia United Kingdom

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Manchester Until 9/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

About the role

Nexperia is a global semiconductor company whose products are used in billions of electronic devices worldwide. Our Manchester manufacturing site plays a key role in delivering innovative semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial and consumer applications.

We are seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to maintain, monitor and improve site control systems supporting our manufacturing facilities. Working closely with technicians, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will provide technical expertise, fault diagnosis and support for critical facilities infrastructure.

What you will do

  • Maintain and support site control systems and facilities infrastructure
  • Work with onsite technicians and external contractors on maintenance and improvement activities
  • Support fault finding and troubleshooting across facilities systems
  • Interpret control philosophies, logic diagrams and system documentation
  • Assist with the design and optimisation of control strategies
  • Provide technical support to Facilities and other departments across the site

What you will need

  • HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience with industrial control systems and facilities plant
  • Knowledge of TREND or Echelon BMS systems is advantageous
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365

Technical Experience

Knowledge of some or all of the following:

  • Clean Room operation and control systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Compressed Air Systems
  • Vacuum Systems
  • DI Water Plants
  • Extraction Systems
  • Diesel Generators
  • Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Plant

Your benefits will include

Health & Wellbeing Salary of £46,000-£55,000 (DOE), 33 days annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail & entertainment discounts, a variety of sports & social clubs.

Professional Development – Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, in both management and technical pathways.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, paid time off for every employee to support charitable work up to 4 times per year.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Nexperia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

About this role

Summary

Maintain and optimize control systems supporting manufacturing facilities and infrastructure.

Job title

Electrical Controls Engineer

Experience level

HNC or equivalent experience

Industry

semiconductors

Location requirements

Manchester-based, on-site work only

Salary

£46k–£55k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical/electronic engineeringindustrial control systemsfault-findingcommunicationMicrosoft 365

Preferred skills

TRENDEchelon BMSHVACHVAC systemscompressed air systems

Specializations

control systemsfault diagnosisfacility supportelectronics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Manchester, UK

On-site City