Senior Automation Engineer
Job in
Liverpool, Merseyside, L1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-25
Listing for:
Cyber Security Forum Initiative
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Location:
Liverpool (site-based)
An established industrial processing group is looking to appoint a Senior Automation Engineer to support and deliver automation projects across multiple UK production sites. This is a hands-on role covering automation, control, electrical and instrumentation (EICA), working closely with site teams to improve safety, reliability, and performance across complex process environments.
The RoleWorking alongside a central automation function, you'll support projects from concept through to commissioning while providing technical support to live production sites.
Key Responsibilities- Supporting automation and control projects across multiple sites
- Providing EICA technical support to production and maintenance teams
- PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and LV electrical fault-finding
- Development and modification of process logic and SCADA graphics
- Loop checks, interlock testing, alarm verification, and system diagnostics
- Inspection of installations against design documentation
- Commissioning of new control systems, processes, and equipment
- Participation in HAZOP / SWIFT / LOPA studies
- SIL assessment, validation, and compliance support
- Promoting safe working practices and high engineering standards
- Minimum 5 years' experience in automation / controls within a process or heavy industrial environment
- Strong background in EICA engineering
- Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
- SCADA / HMI development and fault-finding experience
- Knowledge of industrial communications (Ether Net/IP, Modbus TCP/Serial)
- Experience with drives, instrumentation testing, and diagnostics
- Working knowledge of SIL safety systems
- Degree-qualified or time-served via apprenticeship
- £70k salary ceiling
- Technically hands-on role with real site exposure
- Involvement in multi-site projects
- Long-term, stable industrial environment
- Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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