Technical Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer

Owen Daniels
Tyburn, West Midlands (county), B24 0RB, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£40 – £55 ph

Salary

£40 – £55 ph

Posted
17 Apr 2026 (2 days ago)

Our client, a leading automotive manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced Technical Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer to support advanced automated production lines. The successful candidate will have a strong background in complex manufacturing environments and a proven ability to deliver technical solutions across automated processes.

Contract – Outside IR35 or PERM available.

Flexible hourly rates – initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension

Salary dependant on experience

Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 2pm

Birmingham

Site based

Technical Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer Job Description Act as the technical lead for automated manufacturing processes across multiple production stages.

Work with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver efficient and high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Develop quality systems, define FAT/SAT criteria, and resolve shop floor/process issues.

Support new production line development, technology selection, and process optimisation.

Lead problem-solving activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications 5+ years’ experience in automated manufacturing environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with PLCs (Siemens, Beckhoff)

Understanding of continuous processes, materials conversion, and packaging

Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work in fast-paced environments

Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001

FMCG experience

Technical Engineer / Automation Engineer / Controls Engineer Company Benefits Flexible contract (Outside IR35)

Competitive rates

Long-term opportunities

Work on advanced automotive manufacturing projects

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