Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Manufacturing 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
The RoleAs 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.
You will:- 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
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