Jobs in Northampton

Junior Controls Engineer

This role involves designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms across the food and manufacturing sectors. The engineer will work on full project lifecycles, from design and coding to on-site testing and troubleshooting, with a focus on automation integration and process safety. Key responsibilities include system documentation, client collaboration, and optimising control solutions using Siemens, Rockwell, and Mitsubishi technologies.

Rise10 Recruitment Northamptonshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer

This hands-on role involves supporting and improving automated manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting production issues, and driving continuous improvement projects. You will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to enhance safety, reliability, and manufacturing performance.

Optimum Talent Acquisition Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Lead Engineer

This role involves leading electrical and mechanical maintenance activities within a high-performance automated environment. The Lead Engineer will troubleshoot system errors, ensure equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to health and safety standards. Working closely with a collaborative engineering team, they will maintain critical systems using CMMS and respond to operational challenges in real time.

Hunterwell Recruitment Ltd Nn38Rg, NN3 8RG, United Kingdom £55,000 – £58,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Lead Control Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the design and development of PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems for industrial automation projects, from concept through commissioning. The engineer will take technical ownership, act as the primary technical contact for clients, and mentor junior team members. Work includes programming with Siemens TIA Portal or Rockwell platforms, creating functional specifications, and supporting integration with electrical systems in a hybrid working environment.

Automation Experts Ltd Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Project Manager

This Project Manager role involves leading the delivery of bespoke automation and robotic integration projects from contract handover to final sign-off. Responsibilities include managing project plans, coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams, and ensuring projects meet technical standards and customer expectations. The role is hands-on and requires a strong technical understanding of industrial automation.

Automation Experts Ltd Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer

This role involves remotely supporting the engineering team across customer sites in the UK, focusing on PLC software development, modifications, and troubleshooting. You will liaise with customers, manage technical issues, and assist with machine connectivity to MES/PDA systems, providing a better work-life balance with minimal travel.

Wallace Hind Selection Digbeth, West Midlands (county), B5 5NJ, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Automation Engineer

This role involves remotely supporting the engineering team across customer sites in the UK, focusing on PLC software development, modifications, and troubleshooting. You will liaise with customers, manage technical issues, and assist with machine connectivity to MES/PDA systems, with occasional travel to customer sites.

Wallace Hind Selection Manchester, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Field Service Engineer (Barriers)

This role involves the installation and servicing of automatic barriers, primarily turnstiles and vehicle barriers, with a mix of regional and occasional international projects. The company offers a competitive package, including a company van, medical insurance, and plenty of overtime opportunities.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Northampton, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer

This role involves remotely supporting the engineering team across customer sites in the UK, focusing on control systems and automation. Responsibilities include modifying and writing PLC software, troubleshooting network issues, and assisting with machine connectivity to MES/PDA systems. The position offers a better work-life balance with less travel compared to similar roles.

Wallace Hind Selection Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Automation Engineer

This role involves remotely supporting the engineering team across customer sites in the UK, focusing on PLC software modifications, troubleshooting network issues, and assisting with machine connectivity. The position offers a better work-life balance with minimal travel.

Wallace Hind Selection Orchard Square, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

Remote Permanent

Automation Engineer

This role involves remotely supporting the engineering team across installation, commissioning, service, and repair of filling and packaging machines in the UK. You will write and modify PLC software, troubleshoot network issues, and assist with machine connectivity to MES/PDA systems. The position offers a better work-life balance with minimal travel.

Wallace Hind Selection Box Makers Yard, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

Remote Permanent