Automation Engineer

WR Engineering; Ashford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join a manufacturing team in Ashford. This role entails designing, programming, and supporting automated control systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and robotics engineering, with experience in industrial automation systems. Offering a competitive salary up to £50,000, this position is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to enhance equipment performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience working with industrial automation systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems such as Siemens and Allen Bradley.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, commission, and support automated control systems for production and process equipment.
• Provide electrical and automation support for PLC, HMI, and robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve automation, electrical, and control system faults.

Skills

Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering qualification

Experience with industrial automation systems

Strong knowledge of PLC systems

Experience with robotic systems

Understanding of electrical control panels

Experience with HMI / SCADA systems

Education

Qualification in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

Robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA)

Job description

Roles

Automation Engineer

Location

Newtown

Salary

Up to £50,000 depending on experience

My client is looking for an experienced Automation Engineer with strong electrical and robotics expertise to support the design, maintenance, optimisation, and development of automated systems within a manufacturing / industrial environment. The role will focus on improving equipment performance, reliability, safety, and efficiency through effective automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, commission, and support automated control systems for production and process equipment.
• Provide electrical and automation support for PLC, HMI, and robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve automation, electrical, and control system faults to minimise downtime.
• Support commissioning of new machinery, automation upgrades, and capital projects.
• Modify and improve existing control programs to enhance performance, safety, and reliability.
• Work with robotics systems including programming, troubleshooting, and optimisation.
• Ensure all automation and electrical work complies with safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including electrical drawings, software backups, and change records.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to support continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Qualification in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience working with industrial automation systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems Siemens, Allen Bradley, or similar.
• Experience with robotic systems like Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar.
• Good understanding of electrical control panels, wiring, schematics, and fault finding.
• Experience with HMI / SCADA systems and industrial communication networks.

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