Location: South WestSalary: Up to £60,000Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm | Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Controls & Automation Engineer to join a well-established, highly regulated manufacturing business. This is a key role within the engineering team, responsible for maintaining and developing site automation systems while driving continuous improvement projects across production.
Working in a modern manufacturing environment, you'll play a leading role in improving machine reliability, introducing new automation technologies, and supporting the delivery of innovative engineering solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesFault find, maintain and improve PLC and control systems, including Allen Bradley, Siemens and Omron platforms.
Provide technical support for production breakdowns, identifying and implementing permanent corrective actions.
Manage software backups, version control and system documentation.
Design, specify and deliver automation improvements and new equipment projects.
Work with external suppliers through project design, FAT, SAT, commissioning and handover.
Develop connectivity between production equipment and manufacturing systems to improve data collection and traceability.
Validate software and automated equipment in line with quality and regulatory requirements.
Ensure all engineering changes follow robust change control procedures and are fully documented.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing OEE, reducing waste and improving product quality.
Identify automation obsolescence risks and develop upgrade strategies.
Support and mentor colleagues on controls and automation best practices.
HNC or higher qualification in Electrical, Controls or Automation Engineering.
Strong PLC programming and fault-finding experience.
Proven delivery of automation or controls projects within a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, aerospace or similar.
Knowledge of industrial communication networks, automated production equipment and machine integration.
A proactive engineer with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
Salary up to £60,000
4% Employer Pension Contribution (matched with 4% employee contribution)
22 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Monday to Friday Days
Early Finish Every Friday (2:30pm)
Stable, long-term opportunity with genuine scope to influence automation strategy and future investment.
If you're looking to join a business that is investing in automation and engineering excellence while offering an excellent work-life balance, we'd like to hear from you. kathryn.van-
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