Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation and Controls Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  
• Career progression and training opportunities
  
  
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation and Industry 4.0 projects
  
  
• Supportive engineering team and collaborative working environment
  
  As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for managing electrical control and instrumentation projects from concept to completion. This includes supporting cross-functional teams, developing innovative automation solutions, and ensuring safe, efficient project delivery in line with industry standards.
  
  Key responsibilities include:
  
  
• Lead electrical, control, and instrumentation projects from cradle to grave, including design, documentation, testing, and commissioning.
  
  
• Support the integration of advanced sensor systems, machine learning, and predictive analytics for real-time process control.
  
  
• Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI/ML, and digital twins.
  
  
• Manage technical drawings and documentation (schematics, wiring diagrams, SLDs, IO lists, cable schedules).
  
  
• Design, specify, install, and commission control panels and motor control systems (MCCs, DOL, VFD, soft start).
  
  
• Collaborate with maintenance teams by providing training on machine control systems and supporting complex breakdowns.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with BS:7671 18th Edition, BS EN 60204, PUWER 98, ATEX, and functional safety standards.
  
  
• Work with automation simulation software (e.g., ABB, Yaskawa), PLCs, and LabVIEW troubleshooting.
  
  This role is ideally suited to a Junior to Mid-Level Automation and Controls Engineer looking to expand their technical expertise while contributing to strategic automation roadmaps.
  
  Skills & Experience:
  
  To succeed as an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will bring:
  
  
• A degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Automation & Controls, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
  
  
• Proven project management experience in electrical, control, and instrumentation projects.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of control systems (Siemens preferred), automation protocols, and solid understanding of lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
  
  
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  
  
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies, predictive analytics, and digital twin development.
  
  
• Desirable: experience with LabVIEW, programming (C++, C#, Python, R), or gamification tools (UE5 Engine).
  
  Why Should You Apply?
  
  
• Opportunity to join a pioneering business at the forefront of digital manufacturing and automation.
  
  
• Work on high-profile projects with exposure to emerging technologies.
  
  
• Career progression in a supportive, innovative environment.
  
  
• A chance to shape the future of automation while developing your skills as an Automation and Controls Engineer.
  
  The Company:
  
  Join a forward-thinking, innovative engineering business driving the future of advanced automation and control systems. The company operates at the forefront of Industry 4.0, delivering smart manufacturing solutions by integrating IoT, AI, and advanced robotics into real-world production environments. With a strong focus on professional development and career growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Automation and Controls Engineer to shape their career while working on high-impact projects