Automation Engineer

Owen Daniels; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking an Automation Engineer in Bridgwater to enhance its on-site automation capabilities. This position offers significant technical influence and career progression into senior roles. Candidates should have strong PLC programming skills, preferably with Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley, and a background in automation or controls engineering. The role includes involvement in exciting new projects and close collaboration with senior management and global teams.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 per annum

Flexi working options

Clear progression into senior technical or leadership roles

Qualifications

• Strong PLC programming and controls experience, specifically Siemens TIA Portal and Allen Bradley.
• Background in automation, mechatronics, controls, or related engineering.
• Ability to deliver automation or controls projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Support a new production line and strengthen on-site automation capability.
• Work on major new projects and long-term growth.
• Lead future automation improvements.

Skills

PLC programming and controls experience

Automation background

Troubleshooting automated production equipment

Proactive mindset for automation improvements

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen Bradley

Job description

Automation Engineer

Location: Near Dunball / Wembdon / Bridgwater

We are currently looking for an Automation Engineer to join a global manufacturer of complex mechanical equipment, specialising in the design and manufacture of customisable materials for highly regulated industries. This is a key new position created to support a new production line and strengthen on-site automation capability across the site.

With major new projects underway and long-term growth planned, this role offers excellent visibility, technical influence, and progression opportunities.

Essential Requirements / Experience

• Strong PLC programming and controls experience (Siemens TIA Portal & Allen Bradley essential)
• Background in automation, mechatronics, controls, or related engineering
• Ability to deliver automation or controls projects from concept to completion
• Experience with data monitoring / OEE systems
• Confident troubleshooting and supporting automated production equipment
• Proactive mindset and willingness to lead future automation improvements

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £45,000 per annum
• Flexi working options
• Clear progression into senior technical or leadership roles

Highly visible role with exposure to senior management and global teams (notably Denmark)

Opportunity to help shape automation strategy across the ...