Automation Engineer

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Bilston; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pertemps Black Country Perms are seeking an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer for our Bilston site. You will join a growing manufacturing team, taking responsibility for PLC programming, fault-finding and ongoing improvements to automation systems.

Based at our new Bilston premises, this hands-on role offers real authority to diagnose problems, implement practical solutions and work closely with production teams to maximise equipment efficiency and uptime.

Formación

• Experience as Automation/Controls engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience fault-finding and repairing automated machinery.
• Electrical fault-finding with some mechanical knowledge.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• Independent, proactive attitude with focus on improvements.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding on automated production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair faults within PLC-controlled systems.
• Program, modify and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Maintain, repair and improve automated machinery and production equipment.
• Identify root causes of recurring faults and implement preventative solutions.
• Support installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment.
• Work with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and support continuous improvements.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Fault-finding

Automation systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Manufacturing environment experience

Descripción del empleo

Automation & Controls Engineer

Bilston, Wolverhampton

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Full-time, Permanent

Exciting Opportunity - Join a Growing Business!

Due to continued expansion, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to join their team at their new premises in Bilston.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong PLC programming and automation experience who enjoys fault-finding, repairing and improving automated production machinery.

Working within a manufacturing environment, you will play an important role in ensuring machinery and production equipment operate efficiently, identifying faults, carrying out repairs and supporting ongoing improvements to automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault-finding on automated production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair faults within PLC-controlled systems.
• Programme, modify and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Maintain, repair and improve automated machinery and production equipment.
• Identify the root cause of recurring machinery faults and implement preventative solutions.
• Support the installation, commissioning and integration of new equipment.
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment efficiency.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

About You

• Previous experience in an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer or similar engineering position.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience is essential.
• Proven experience fault-finding and repairing automated machinery.
• Good electrical fault-finding skills, ideally supported by mechanical knowledge.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Able to diagnose problems, work independently and find practical solutions.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine interest in improving machinery performance.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with a growing and expanding business.
• The opportunity to join the business at its new Bilston premises.
• A varied, hands-on engineering role with real responsibility.
• Salary negotiable depending on experience.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development and improvement of automation systems.