Automation and Controls Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Bicester is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to join their team. This role will be vital for the development and growth on the site, aiding CI projects and enhancing efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in automation engineering, PLC programming, and a track record of process improvement. The position offers up to £52,000, 30 days holiday, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Training/Development

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in automation engineering across manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience in PLC and/or robotic programming.
• Strong electrical systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Program, maintain, and optimise PLCs.
• Develop and troubleshoot industrial robot programs.
• Lead automation improvement projects.

Skills

Automation engineering experience

PLC and robotic programming

Electrical systems knowledge

Process improvement

Technical documentation management

Job description

Automation & Controls Engineer

Up to £52,000

30 Days Holiday

Monday-Friday Days

Training/Development

Pension

We are working with a leading FMCG manufacturer in Bicester who is looking for an automation/controls engineer to join their team. This role will be key to the development and growth on the site and help aid CI projects on their current processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, maintain, and optimise PLCs

• Develop and troubleshoot industrial robot programs

• CI - Improve cycle times, reduce waste, and boost system reliability through program updates.

• Lead automation improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

• Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting

• Create and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, schematics)

• Train production and maintenance staff on automation

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations

Requirements:

• Experience in automation engineering across manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Experience in PLC and/or robotic programming

• Strong electrical systems knowledge.

• Proven track record of process improvement and technical support.

• Competent in producing and managing technical documentation.

Jackson Leonard - [e-mail]

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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