Senior Automation & Machinery Design Engineer

Senior Automation & Machinery Design Engineer - Coventry Brett Martin Coventry, West Midlands, GB

This is a varied and highly practical role where you will take ownership of machinery design from concept through to build, commissioning, and optimisation.

You will design equipment ranging from simple fabrications (machine guarding, conveyors) through to complex process systems (resin mixing, dosing systems, pipework schematics and MHE).

You’ll work closely with our maintenance team to bring designs to life and play a key role in driving innovation across our operations.

You will also take responsibility for managing engineering projects, including capital expenditure planning, budgeting, and delivery within agreed timelines.

• Design and develop bespoke machinery and production equipment.
• Produce 2D/3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, and pipework schematics.
• Integrate sensors, instrumentation, and vision systems into production processes.
• Support data integration between shop-floor systems and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Work hands-on with the maintenance team to build, test, and commission equipment.
• Collaborate with external design partners on larger-scale or outsourced projects.
• Collaborate with internal production, process and technical departments.
• Ensure all designs meet safety and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and optimise existing systems.

• Proven experience designing industrial machinery or equipment (Minimum 5 years experience)
• Strong mechanical design skills (fabrications, machinery, pipework)
• Experience with CAD software (e.g. Solid Works, Inventor or similar)
• Knowledge of electrical/control system design.
• Ability to work hands-on with technicians and maintenance teams.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding mindset.
• Experience managing engineering projects, including budgets, timelines, and stakeholder coordination

• Experience with machine vision systems or advanced sensors.
• Experience integrating systems with Enterprise Resource Planning
  • platforms (e.g. D365)
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as thermoforming, glazing, and mixing/dosing systems.
• Develop and modify PLC programs (Mitsubishi preferred) and HMIs.
• Design electrical systems including control panels and wiring layouts
• PLC programming experience (ideally Mitsubishi or similar platforms)

At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands‑on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.

Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer.

The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 74 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.

Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit‑related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences.

The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service‑linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.

• Performance bonuses
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Free parking
• Cy…