Application Engineer

Trek Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Operational Technology Application Engineer to join the Automation Team in Wrexham. The role involves designing bespoke OT applications, developing SCADA and HMI systems, and working with advanced manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in C#, along with experience in SCADA and industrial protocols. This position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in SCADA configuration and industrial communication protocols.
• Strong proficiency in C# for application development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and deploy SCADA, HMI, and MES systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise existing OT and automation systems.
• Drive IT/OT convergence by integrating operational systems with enterprise IT platforms.

Skills

C#

SCADA configuration

Problem-solving

Industrial communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Databases

Job description

Operational Technology Application Engineer

Location: Wrexham

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Mon-Friday

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organisation that is actively digitising its production processes through cutting-edge automation.

Our client is expanding its Automation Team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering bespoke automated equipment and production lines. Working with leading suppliers, the team incorporates advanced technologies including industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), 3D printing, SCADA, HMI, MES, and full IT/OT convergence.

THE ROLE

• Design, develop, configure, and deploy SCADA, HMI, and MES systems
• Develop automation scripts and logic for PLCs and industrial controllers
• Build custom OT applications using C# and modern web-based languages/frameworks for seamless integration and data handling
• Install, test, commission, and validate OT applications on live production lines (UK and overseas)
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise existing OT and automation systems
• Apply updates, patches, and security enhancements to maintain reliability and compliance with cybersecurity standards
• Drive IT/OT convergence by integrating operational systems with enterprise IT platforms for advanced data analytics and reporting
• Provide expert technical support and rapid resolution of system issues
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all applications and integrations

YOU

• Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in SCADA configuration and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
• Strong proficiency in C# for application development and system integration
• Solid knowledge of databases and data handling in an industrial context
• Experience with PLC programming, automation scripting, and OT system commissioning (desirable)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure across multiple projects and tight deadlines

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on innovative Industry 4.0 projects, shape the future of smart manufacturing, and develop your career within a supportive and technology-driven environment.

If you have expertise in OT applications, SCADA/HMI/MES, PLC integration, or industrial automation, we want to hear from you.