Automation & Controls Engineer — PLCs, SCADA

Suntory Oceania

Ipswich

On-site

GBP 58,000 - 79,000

Full time

24 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off
Learning & development opportunities
Product discounts
Flexible working
Volunteer leave
Additional leave
Recognition program (SunnyStars)

Job summary

Suntory Oceania, a new multi-beverage partnership, seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer to own and improve the site’s automation and OT infrastructure. Based at the Ipswich manufacturing facility, you will collaborate across engineering, IT and operations to enhance PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, while maintaining compliance with standards.

You will drive troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement, delivering safe, reliable production outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Strong problem solving ability with clear communication and stakeholder engagement across operations, maintenance and IT.
  • Proven experience with PLC/SCADA systems and electrical instrumentation.
  • Ability to work across engineering, IT and manufacturing teams to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and optimise automation systems including PLCs, HMIs and SCADA to ensure smooth production.
  • Collaborate with IT to design and support automation infrastructure with security best practices.
  • Engage with engineering, manufacturing and external vendors to prioritise site needs.
  • Diagnose issues, implement solutions and drive continuous improvement across the site.
  • Manage control system documentation, risk assessments and change-control processes.
  • Support CMMS setup and contribute to preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

Problem solving
Communication
Stakeholder engagement
Cross-functional collaboration
Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

B.Eng. Electrical

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC (ControlLogix)
AB PanelView
Siemens PLC (S7, TIA Portal)
WinCC
Ignition SCADA
Windows Server / Active Directory / SQL

Job description

Suntory Oceania, a new multi-beverage partnership, seeks an Automation & Controls Engineer to own and improve the site’s automation and OT infrastructure. Based at the Ipswich manufacturing facility, you will collaborate across engineering, IT and operations to enhance PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, while maintaining compliance with standards.

You will drive troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement, delivering safe, reliable production outcomes.

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