Automation And Control Engineer

Recruit Mint Ltd; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Automation and Controls Engineer to design and implement advanced automation solutions in a manufacturing setting. You will lead projects from developing PLC code to integrating SCADA systems and robotics. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline, experience managing significant automation projects, and strong technical skills with well-known PLC platforms. This role offers a salary up to £55,000 plus benefits including a generous pension scheme and a bonus.

Benefits

15% bonus

Outstanding pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Onsite free parking

Access to buyable benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automation and Controls Engineer in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong integration experience with robotics and servo technologies.
• Experience managing automation projects between £500k-£2M.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement automation and control solutions across plant operations.
• Develop PLC programs from scratch using Rockwell/Allen Bradley platforms.
• Integrate OEM equipment and lead commissioning activities for automation.

Skills

Design and implement automation solutions

Develop PLC programs

Integrate robotics and SCADA systems

Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley

Education

Degree in Automation, Electrical, Control Systems or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

GE iFIX

FTView

Job description

Automation and Controls Engineer

Tired of roles where you only maintain what's already there? This is your chance to engineer, design, and deliver new automation projects that genuinely shape a growing manufacturing site.

In this Automation and Controls Engineer position, you'll take ownership of designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning advanced automation solutions across a high-performing production environment. You'll work on everything from building PLC code from scratch to integrating robotics, SCADA platforms, networked systems, and Smart Factory technologies.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement automation and control solutions across plant operations
• Develop PLC programs from scratch using Rockwell/Allen Bradley platforms
• Build and configure HMI and SCADA systems, including GE iFIX and FTView
• Integrate OEM equipment such as robots, label printers, servo drives and specialist automation components
• Lead commissioning activities for new and upgraded plant automation
• Configure industrial networks and integrate automation systems with MES and Smart Factory platforms
• Produce technical documentation, specifications and project scopes
• Oversee contractors and suppliers during automation project delivery
• Ensure all systems meet regulatory and internal engineering standards
• Support digital transformation initiatives across the site

Experience

• Proven experience as an Automation and Controls Engineer within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong expertise in Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi PLCs, HMIs and SCADA platforms
• Demonstrable experience developing PLC code and commissioning complex equipment
• Hands-on integration experience with OEM systems including robotics and servo technologies
• Understanding of Smart Factory principles, MES connectivity and industrial networking
• Experience managing automation projects between £500k-£2M
• Ability to travel across EMEA when required (including occasional US visits)
• Degree in Automation, Electrical, Control Systems or related engineering discipline (or equivalent)
• Chartered status desirable but not essential

Pay and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £55,000, plus 15% bonus
• Outstanding pension scheme - you contribute 4%, the company contributes 10%
• 5 hours per week: Monday to Friday
• Life assurance (4x average salary)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite free parking
• Access to buyable benefits such as dental and medical cover
• Childcare vouchers

Ready to shape the future of a major manufacturing site? As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you'll have genuine freedom to innovate, implement new technologies, and deliver high-value automation projects that make a measurable difference. Opportunities like this with influence, ownership and clear long-term progression don't come around often. If you want to take the next step in your automation career, now is the time to apply