Automation Controls Engineer: Lead Projects in Manufacturing

Advanced Engineering

Northampton

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Full-time, permanent
Mon-Fri, 40 hours
Impactful projects
Modern manufacturing technologies
Supportive environment
Career progression

Job summary

Auxo Engineering are recruiting for an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to join our client's Northampton manufacturing operation. The role focuses on developing and maintaining safe, reliable and efficient packaging processes, owning automation projects and improving equipment performance.

You will troubleshoot complex control issues, program PLCs (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley or Omron), optimise OEE and collaborate with production, maintenance and quality teams to deliver

Qualifications

  • Experience with PLC fault-finding and programming in industrial environments.
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems and electrical schematics.
  • Experience with AC/DC motors, drives, servos and three-phase power systems.
  • Strong understanding of machinery safety procedures and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the site's technical expert for PLC and automation control systems.
  • Lead the design, programming, testing and commissioning of automation projects.
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system faults to minimise downtime.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure control system standards are followed.
  • Support development and improvement of existing automated manufacturing equipment.

Skills

PLC programming
Fault-finding
Industrial controls
Electrical power systems
Machinery safety
Problem solving
Communication

Education

Degree or HNC/HND
Apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens PLC
Mitsubishi PLC
Allen-Bradley
Omron

Job description

Auxo Engineering are recruiting for an experienced Automation Controls Engineer to join our client's Northampton manufacturing operation. The role focuses on developing and maintaining safe, reliable and efficient packaging processes, owning automation projects and improving equipment performance.

You will troubleshoot complex control issues, program PLCs (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley or Omron), optimise OEE and collaborate with production, maintenance and quality teams to deliver

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