Automation & Projects Engineer

Bradford

2 weeks ago

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A well-established manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint an Automation & Projects Engineer to support and enhance its control systems across production operations. This role combines hands-on automation support with the delivery of smaller engineering projects, playing a key part in improving reliability, efficiency and long-term site capability.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical ownership of automated systems across production and packaging areas
Diagnose faults, update logic and enhance functionality within Siemens PLC and HMI platforms
Deliver small-to-medium automation and engineering projects from initial concept through to commissioning
Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to equipment performance, uptime and safety
Produce and maintain technical documentation including system descriptions, drawings and risk assessments
Support compliance with health, safety and quality standards across engineering activities
Coordinate with external service providers and equipment suppliers when required

Candidate Profile:
Formal qualification in automation, controls or electrical engineering ideally to HNC / HND level
Strong hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming, modification and fault diagnosis
Background within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment
Exposure to food, beverage, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing environments
Experience with SCADA or process control systems
Ability to produce or interpret electrical or mechanical CAD drawings

Key Skills & Attributes:
PLC and HMI development and optimisation
Understanding of industrial automation architectures and networking
Structured approach to CI
Confident communicator
Strong planning, organisation and documentation skills

Please reach out to Josh Manby on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for further information.

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