Automation Engineer
  • England,South West,Cornwall
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionControls & Automation EngineerLocation: South West
Salary: Up to £60,000
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to join a well-established, highly regulated manufacturing business. This is a key role within the engineering team, responsible for maintaining and developing site automation systems while driving continuous improvement projects across production.
Working in a modern manufacturing environment, you’ll play a leading role in improving machine reliability, introducing new automation technologies, and supporting the delivery of innovative engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities*Fault find, maintain and improve PLC and control systems, including Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron platforms.

*Provide technical support for production breakdowns, identifying and implementing permanent corrective actions.

*Manage software backups, version control and system documentation.

*Design, specify and deliver automation improvements and new equipment projects.

*Work with external suppliers through project design, FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover.

*Develop connectivity between production equipment and manufacturing systems to improve data collection and traceability.

*Validate software and automated equipment in line with quality and regulatory requirements.

*Ensure all engineering changes follow robust change control procedures and are fully documented.

*Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing OEE, reducing waste and improving product quality.

*Identify automation obsolescence risks and develop upgrade strategies.

*Support and mentor colleagues on controls and automation best practices.

About You*HNC or higher qualification in Electrical, Controls or Automation Engineering.

*Strong PLC programming and fault-finding experience.

*Proven delivery of automation or controls projects within a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, aerospace or similar.

*Knowledge of industrial communication networks, automated production equipment and machine integration.

*A proactive engineer with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Package*Salary up to £60,000

*4% Employer Pension Contribution (matched with 4% employee contribution)

*22 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

*Monday to Friday Days

*Early Finish Every Friday (2:30pm)

*Stable, long-term opportunity with genuine scope to influence automation strategy and future investment.

If you’re looking to join a business that is investing in automation and engineering excellence while offering an excellent work-life balance, we’d like to hear from you. kathryn.van-
Job number 3948858

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