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Graduate Automation Engineer – High Tech Scale-Up
Bristol; Permanent; Full-time
£30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join a fast-growing business delivering cutting-edge solutions to top-tier customers in automotive and motorsport. We’re working exclusively with an exciting high-tech scale-up.
The Role
As Automation Engineer, you’ll be hands-on from day one, commissioning, testing and developing advanced electromechanical systems. You’ll collaborate with Electrical, Control and Simulation Engineers to solve complex challenges and help push forward new technology in this high-growth environment. Experience of automation or motors and drives is required.
Key responsibilities include:

Commissioning motors and drives in Bristol and at customer sites
Specifying and testing new motor/drive technologies for rigs and next-gen products
Designing electromechanical systems with Lead Engineers
Specifying, testing and commissioning encoders for drive & safety applications
Working with industrial automation networks to improve reliability
Driving design improvements in motor and drive management
Developing PLC code to diagnose motor, drive and encoder issues
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be eager to take ownership, learn fast, and become a technical expert in their field. You should bring:
A background in Engineering, Electrical, Robotics or similar
Practical experience with motors and servo drives
Exposure to real-time systems
Confidence in problem solving, using tools like a multi-meter and oscilloscope
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Determination, independence, and the drive to thrive in a scale-up environment
Desirable
· TwinCAT experience is advantageous (not essential)
What’s on Offer
This is more than just a role - it’s a chance to accelerate your career in a business that’s growing rapidly and making a real impact. You’ll gain:
Hands-on responsibility from day one
Exposure to fast-paced, technically challenging projects
A collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment
The opportunity to deliver world-class automation solutions to high-profile customers
Please apply for immediate consideration

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