Head Of Automation Engineering

Head of Automation Engineering (Progression to Technical Director)

Glasgow, Scotland – commutable from Airdrie, Falkirk, Edinburgh

£70,000 - £100,000 + Bonus + Progression to Technical Director + Training & Development + Long-Term Career Growth

An exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Automation Engineering leader to join a growing intelligent automation business, offering a clear pathway to Technical Director and the chance to influence the future of advanced automation, robotics and AI-driven technologies.

Are you a senior Automation Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Controls Engineer or Engineering Manager from a manufacturing, logistics, robotics or industrial automation background? Do you have experience leading complex engineering projects and integrating mechanical, electrical and control systems?

This established business has decades of experience designing and delivering advanced automation solutions across manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Due to continued growth and expansion, they are seeking a Head of Automation Engineering to work alongside the current Technical Director and play a pivotal role in the future development of the business. You will lead automation strategy, support the integration of emerging technologies, develop engineering capability and contribute to the long‑term technical roadmap, with a structured progression route into the Technical Director position.

This is a rare opportunity to become one of the most influential technical leaders within a growing organisation and help shape the future of intelligent technologies.

• Working directly alongside the Technical Director with a clear succession pathway into the role
• Supporting integration of robotics, controls systems and intelligent software platforms
• Driving technical innovation and evaluating emerging technologies including AI and advanced automation
• Supporting commissioning, system integration and technical problem solving
• Developing engineering standards, processes and future technical capability
• Contributing to technical strategy, product development and long‑term business growth
• Based in Scotland with UK-wide and occasional international travel

• Background in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• Experience delivering industrial automation projects
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and controls engineering principles
• Knowledge of PLCs, robotics, sensors, industrial networks, SCADA or systems integration
• Previous leadership experience or demonstrable leadership potential
• Commercially aware and capable of influencing technical business decisions
• Passionate about innovation, automation and future technologies
• Looking for a long‑term progression route to Technical Director

• Competitive salary £70,000 – £100,000 + Bonus
• Clear progression to Technical Director
• Training & Development opportunities
• Long‑term career growth
• UK-wide and occasional international travel

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.