Automation & Projects Engineer

Position: Automation & Projects Engineer
A well-established manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint an Automation & Projects Engineer to support and enhance its control systems across production operations. This role combines hands-on automation support with the delivery of smaller engineering projects, playing a key part in improving reliability, efficiency and long-term site capability.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide technical ownership of automated systems across production and packaging areas
- Diagnose faults, update logic and enhance functionality within Siemens PLC and HMI platforms
- Deliver small-to-medium automation and engineering projects from initial concept through to commissioning
- Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to equipment performance, uptime and safety
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including system descriptions, drawings and risk assessments
- Support compliance with health, safety and quality standards across engineering activities
- Coordinate with external service providers and equipment suppliers when required

Candidate Profile:

- Formal qualification in automation, controls or electrical engineering ideally to HNC / HND level
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming, modification and fault diagnosis
- Background within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment
- Exposure to food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environments

- Experience with SCADA or process control systems
- Ability to produce or interpret electrical or mechanical CAD drawings

Key Skills & Attributes:

- PLC and HMI development and optimisation
- Understanding of industrial automation architectures and networking
- Structured approach to CI
- Confident communicator
- Strong planning, organisation and documentation skills

Please reach out to Josh Manby on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for further information.

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