Jobs in York

Junior PLC Software Engineer

This role involves hands-on commissioning and development of automated machinery, fault-finding in PLC-controlled systems, and gradually progressing into advanced PLC programming and software design. The position offers a mix of office, shop floor, and customer site work, with opportunities for international travel.

Samuel Frank East Morton, West Yorkshire, BD20 5SH, United Kingdom £32,000 – £45,000 pa

Senior UAS Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and deploying flight-control algorithms for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), ensuring stability and controllability. You will work on simulation, testing, and integration, collaborating with avionics, aerospace design, and operations teams.

Matchtech Leeds, United Kingdom £50,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and delivering automation and control systems across multidisciplinary engineering projects, with a strong focus on LabVIEW development and system integration. The engineer will support commissioning, troubleshoot complex systems, and create technical documentation, often working on-site with clients across the UK. It's a hands-on position requiring broad technical knowledge in electronics, software, and controls within real-world industrial applications.

Futures Sheffield, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

Controls Engineer – PLC / Rockwell / Siemens

Design and develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation projects, from concept through commissioning. Integrate control systems using Rockwell and Siemens platforms, perform fault finding, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Work on diverse, technically complex automation solutions in a supportive team environment.

Automation Talent Stokesley, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Electrical Project Engineer

The Electrical Project Engineer role involves developing and delivering capital projects, creating investment proposals, and specifying and improving production equipment and manufacturing technologies. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance manufacturing performance and introduce new technologies.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Hu87Ds, United Kingdom

Controls Engineer

This role involves programming and developing Mitsubishi PLCs, fault finding and modifying existing PLC programs, and supporting new and existing automation projects. You will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineering teams to improve machine reliability and performance.

Aqumen Recruitment Colne Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £62,500 pa

Manufacturing Vision Engineer

This role involves designing, integrating, and optimising industrial machine vision systems within automated manufacturing lines for green hydrogen production. The engineer will lead AOI and Data Matrix inspection solutions, troubleshoot system performance, and ensure reliable defect detection and traceability in a high-reliability production environment. The position requires close collaboration with automation teams, OEMs, and suppliers to commission and standardise vision systems across multiple production areas.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Tinsley, South Yorkshire, S9 1UA, United Kingdom

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

This role involves electrical maintenance and engineering support within a heavy manufacturing environment, focusing on reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement projects. The engineer will work with complex machinery including conveyors, mixing systems, robotics, VSD drives, and PLCs, while contributing to the full lifecycle of equipment. Opportunities for skill development in areas like FANUC robotics and PLC programming are provided, with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and team collaboration.

TechNichols Resourcing Goole, United Kingdom £49,000 – £55,000 pa

Automation Engineer

The Automation Engineer role involves travelling across the UK to customer sites for the installation, commissioning, and servicing of advanced automation and food processing systems. You will receive full OEM training and work closely with customers to ensure equipment operates efficiently, while developing your skills in a supportive, family-run environment.

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd Leeds, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Graduate Automation Engineer

The role involves identifying and implementing automation opportunities in a manufacturing environment, working with robotics, PLC systems, and process optimisation. You'll support the full lifecycle of automation projects, from concept to commissioning, while applying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies. The position offers hands-on experience in industrial automation and advanced manufacturing technologies within a complex production setting.

Stirling Warrington Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,400 pa