Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Location:

Bridgwater, Somerset

Hours:

Full Time | Permanent
Salary:
Competitive Salary

Our client is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead and support automation initiatives across a manufacturing site. This role focuses on improving automated systems, optimising production processes and delivering automation and operational technology projects.

Key Responsibilities of an Automation Engineer:

* Act as site expert for automation and industrial control systems.

* Support and develop the site’s automation strategy.

* Troubleshoot and improve PLC-based and automated equipment.

* Integrate control system hardware and software with production equipment.

* Lead automation and operational technology projects end to end.

* Manage automation partners and system suppliers.

* Produce and maintain technical, validation, and project documentation.

* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

* Analyse and improve manufacturing processes.

* Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

* Develop SOPs, training materials, and technical documentation.

Key Skills of an Automation Engineer:

* Degree-qualified in engineering or equivalent experience.

* Experience delivering automation in a manufacturing environment.

* Strong PLC programming and industrial control systems knowledge.

* Experience integrating robotics and automated systems.

* Knowledge of data acquisition and OEE monitoring systems.

* Experience working with safety standards for machinery.

* Proven project delivery and improvement capability.

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Confident communicator with good stakeholder management.

* Able to work independently and collaboratively.

* Detail-focused with a strong safety-first mindset