Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Competitive Salary + Training + Progression

Strood (Commutable from: Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone)

Are you an Automation Engineer with PLC and robotics experience looking for a role where you can drive continuous improvement and develop your skills long-term?

On offer is a varied role with strong progression, hands-on project work, and the opportunity to play a key part in improving automated manufacturing processes.

This is a growing, well-established manufacturing business with a strong focus on continuous improvement, investment in automation, and developing their engineering team through internal training and long-term progression opportunities.

In this role, you will be improving automated workflows, programming PLCs and robotic systems, and supporting projects. You'll also troubleshoot equipment, analyse production data, and drive lean manufacturing initiatives across the site while working closely with cross-functional teams.

This role would suit an Automation Engineer with PLC and robotics experience looking for progression, development, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role:

Improving workflows within automated processes

Programming control systems for plant/equipment/robotics and automation

Implementing lean manufacturing practiceThe Candidate:

Experience within a manufacturing environment

Experienced in Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques

Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering

Experienced in either Mitsubishi or Siemens PLC & HMI programming

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sagar Sherchan at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates