Automation and Control Systems Engineer

Agratas Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

Agratas Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

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As a Automation and Control Systems Engineer at Agratas, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining automation systems and control strategies to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure high-quality production of battery cells. This role requires a deep understanding of automation technologies, control systems, and manufacturing processes within the battery industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process automation, PLCs, IPC, VFD, SCADA, HMI, Vision Systems, Robotics, communication protocols, MES, and PLM integration.

You will manage large-scale automation projects and drive improvements in manufacturing operations.

• Experience in Automation & Control Systems engineering within battery or similar high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with PLC, SCADA systems, HMI, IPC, DCS, and other control systems in a manufacturing context.
• Knowledge of advanced automation technologies such as robotics, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), and machine vision systems in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in programming and testing PLC (Siemens/Omron/Beckhoff/Allen Bradley).
• Knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity, control network architecture, and communication protocols (Ethernet, Profi Bus, Profi Net, Modbus).
• Experience in project management, coordination, and excellent customer relationship‑building skills.
• Experience with Vision Control Systems for quality inspection, process monitoring, and defect detection, including system setup, integration, and optimization.

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work‑life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support.

You’ll work in a rapidly scaling‑up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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