Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer – Electrical & Controls

£41,000 per annum | Monday-Friday | Permanent | FMCG Manufacturing

Are you an experienced

Automation Engineer Electrical & Controls Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment?

We are recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join a leading FMCG manufacturing operation, where you will play a key role in improving the reliability, efficiency and performance of automated production equipment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with strongPLC, robotics, HMI and industrial controls experience who enjoys problem-solving and delivering tangible improvements.

Shift: Working Days, Mon – Fri – Early finish Friday

As an Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical and controls elements of machine building, optimisation and high-level technical support across the production environment.

• Design, implement and test control systems usingPLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics and industrial networks.
• Debug and optimise PLC, robotic and HMI software.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, robotics and machine-safety hardware.
• Analyse and improve electrical systems and automated machinery performance.
• Optimise control systems to improveuptime, cycle times and efficiency.
• Provide electrical and controls fault-finding and troubleshooting support.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Quality and Production teams.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the manufacturing process.

• Experienced within ahigh-speed automated production environment.
• Confident reading and understanding electrical drawings.
• Experienced in panel building, wiring and control-system programming.
• A strong problem solver with a logical and methodical approach.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• An effective communicator with excellent attention to detail.
• Driven to deliver results and takes genuine pride in their work.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office.
• Current or recent posts held include mechatronic engineer, mechatronic technician, improvement engineer, controls engineer, graduate automation engineer, automation maintenance engineer

• MinimumHNC or Level 4 qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering, controls and automated manufacturing.

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or time-served background.
• Experience with Keyence, Omron, Pro-face HMIs and industrial robots.
• PRINCE2 qualification.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Salary:£41,000per annum
Competitive pension and holiday provision

Salary: £41264/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Telford