Automation & Controls Engineer – Machine Vision Systems PM-AUTO-2026-01 Port Talbot, Wales Full-time / Part-time View role

ProMaterial; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMaterial is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to develop and integrate hardware and control systems for industrial inspection technology. The role focuses on PLC-based controls, sensor and camera integration, and coordinating with computer vision systems.

You will test and commission inspection machines in manufacturing environments, iterating on hardware and software integration to improve performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and machine controls in industrial settings.
• Ability to integrate sensors, cameras and automation equipment.
• Experience testing and commissioning inspection machines.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC-based machine controls, sequencing, triggering and I/O logic.
• Integrate cameras, lighting, sensors, motion and material-handling equipment.
• Coordinate machine controls with computer vision and AI systems.
• Test, commission and improve inspection machines in manufacturing environments.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Machine controls

Job description

ProMaterial is looking for an Automation & Controls Engineer to develop and integrate the hardware and control systems behind industrial inspection technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop PLC-based machine controls, sequencing, triggering and I/O logic
• Integrate cameras, lighting, sensors, motion and material-handling equipment
• Coordinate machine controls with computer vision and AI systems
• Test, commission and improve inspection machines in manufacturing environments

About you

You have practical experience in PLC programming, industrial automation or machine controls, and can solve hardware and software integration problems systematically.