Controls and Automation Engineer

Job Description

A global Tier 1 Automotive manufacturer in the Telford area is looking for a skilled Controls and Automation Engineer with experience in robotics, AMRs, and industrial automation systems. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and possess a strong technical background within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Working in a highly automated production facility, you will report to the Engineering Manager and provide support, maintenance, and continuous improvement across robotic and automated manufacturing systems, alongside other responsibilities.

The company is a multinational automotive firm supplying to some of the biggest OEMs in the industry. The engineering department currently operates a day shift, which may transition to a double day shift as the team expands.

Controls and Automation Engineer

Telford

GBP 59,000 – GBP 67,000

Day shift (potential to move to double day)

37.5 hours per week

• Carry out fault finding, programming and continuous improvement activities on automated manufacturing systems.
• Support and maintain AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), robotic cells, conveyors, and associated automation equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, sensor, servo drive, and network communication faults.
• Support production by responding quickly to automation breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Complete all maintenance documentation and engineering reports accurately and consistently.
• Update automation records, backups, and maintenance schedules following completed work.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Support installation and commissioning activities for new robotics and automation projects.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC logic, and technical drawings.
• Plan work effectively by prioritizing reactive and preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.

• Apprentice or university-trained with a relevant electrical, controls, or automation engineering qualification.
• Experience working with industrial robotics and automated production systems.
• Strong electrical and controls fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with PLC systems such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Mitsubishi.
• Knowledge of AMRs, robotic integration, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and technical engineering drawings.
• Experience operating within a fast‑paced manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements associated with automated machinery.

Please apply online or contact for a confidential conversation.