Automation Engineer

Reed
Cf144Xr, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
6 Aug 2026 (Today)

Automation Engineer

Cardiff | £55,000 - £60,000 | Monday-Friday

Reed Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturing site who recruiting for an experiencedAutomation Engineer to support and develop PLC, robotics, vision, and control systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll drive automation improvements, support capital projects, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Key Skills & Experience

  • Allen Bradley ControlLogix & CompactLogix PLCs
  • Siemens, Omron & Mitsubishi PLCs
  • ABB, Fanuc & Mitsubishi robotics
  • Keyence vision and automated inspection systems
  • SCADA/MES integration and manufacturing data systems
  • PLC programming, troubleshooting and optimisation
  • Root cause analysis and fault finding in automated environments
  • PLC, HMI and robot backup/version control management
  • Automation upgrades, commissioning and capital projects
  • OEE improvement and downtime reduction initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business and play a key role in driving automation.

If you're an Automation Engineer looking for your next opportunity, and would like to find out more, Apply Below!


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