Electrical Automation Engineer

Electrical Automation Engineer

Location: Hull (East Yorkshire)
Salary: £(phone number removed)/annum (negotiable)
Type of role: Full-time, Permanent

Role Purpose
We currently recruit for an Electrical Automation Engineer to join a well-established manufacturer operating within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The Project Engineer (Automation – Electrical & Controls) is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and commissioning of automation and controls projects. This role ensures technical excellence, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality. The engineer will liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of assets and promote continuous improvement across the facility. 

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for the safe delivery of engineering projects to specification, budget and schedule

• Ensure all machinery and installations are safe, compliant and supported by up-to-date technical files

• Ensure good communication and partnership between engineering disciplines

• Champion and enhance departmental documented processes and promote adherence (IATF16949 and ISO14001)

• Drive continuous improvement within the Company

• Create and complete necessary documentation for the work undertaken

• Support operational initiatives through the facility, ensuring housekeeping and quality standards are maintained.

• Support the business with flexible hours when requested

• Ensure site-wide project visibility from kick-off to close-out

• Work closely with account managers, quality and production engineers to ensure smooth asset introduction

• Support feasibility, cost & timing reports to support new enquiries

• Effectively coordinate areas of responsibility with a hands-on, can-do attitude

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven background in electrical and mechanical design, robot integration & automated processes

• Good understand of PLC, motion & modern protocols

• Electrical installation

Experience
• Proven experience carrying out mechanical/electrical installations

• Fault finding on factory plant and machinery

Qualifications
• HND or degree in an engineering discipline

• Electrical safety qualifications

What’s on Offer
Competitive salary package
Long-term career progression opportunities within a stable and growing business
A chance to work in a supportive environment where your input into continuous improvement is valued

Interested?
If you’re an Electrical Automation Engineer looking for a new challenge in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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