Controls and Automation Engineer

are you an experienced controls & automation engineer looking to step away from constant reactive maintenance and into a role where you can influence major automation, robotics and capex projects? Join grainger & worrall and play a key role in modernising advanced manufacturing technology, driving industry 4.0 initiatives, and delivering innovative engineering solutions across a world-class production environment.

who are we?

at grainger & worrall, we specialise in producing complex cast and precision-machined solutions for pioneering technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, motor sport, and more, highlighting our versatility and commitment to driving future technology development.

our commitment to engineering excellence and breakthrough innovation was recently recognised with the king’s award for enterprise in innovation, our fourth accolade in this prestigious programme. This honour reflects the significant impact of our work on the future of mobility and sustainable technology.

driven by a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists, we push boundaries and innovate to bring cutting-edge ideas to life.

we work with manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, helping them turn ambitious designs and vision into reality. Through the expertise of our team and state-of-the-art facilities, which combine cutting-edge engineering with advanced manufacturing processes, we deliver high-performance components tailored to meet the demanding requirements of our clients’ innovative applications. We’re proud to shape the future of engineering.

reporting to the reliability & automation manager, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, development and continuous improvement of our plant automation systems, helping improve reliability, performance and equipment availability across the business. You'll work across a diverse range of automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, cnc machining technology and integrated control systems.

this is a genuinely varied position where you'll be involved in automation upgrades, plc modernisation, robotics integration and equipment connectivity projects. As part of a business investing in new technology and standardising its automation platforms, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact while building on your technical expertise.

• delivering automation and controls projects across new and existing production systems.
• modernising plc platforms and integrated control systems, with a focus on siemens technologies.
• supporting capex, obsolescence and technology integration projects across the site.
• driving reliability improvements and implementing robust solutions to prevent repeat failures.
• supporting robotics, automated production cells and future industry 4.0 initiatives.
• developing equipment connectivity, process monitoring and condition-based maintenance capabilities.
• acting as a technical expert for fault finding, continuous improvement and equipment optimisation.

we're looking for a hands-on automation professional who enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to play a key role in supporting the future direction of manufacturing technology.

• a recognised engineering qualification or significant relevant industry experience.
• experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
• strong plc knowledge, ideally siemens and/or allen bradley systems.
• ability to read, interpret and modify plc code.
• experience working with automation cells, robotics or semi-automated equipment.
• experience supporting engineering projects, equipment upgrades or new technology implementation.
• strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• knowledge of continuous…