Automation Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment partners with a leading manufacturing site in Cardiff to recruit an experienced Automation Engineer. The role involves supporting and developing PLC, robotics, vision, and control systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will drive automation improvements, support capital projects, reduce downtime and enhance OEE across operations, contributing to continuous improvement and reliable production.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with automation hardware and robotics systems is essential.
• Ability to analyse faults and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop PLC, robotics, vision, and control systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive automation improvements and support capital projects.
• Reduce downtime and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

ABB robotics

Keyence vision

SCADA/MES

PLC programming

Root cause analysis

HMI backup

Capital projects

OEE improvement

Job description

Automation Engineer

Cardiff | £55,000 - £60,000 | Monday-Friday

Reed Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturing site who recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer to support and develop PLC, robotics, vision, and control systems within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll drive automation improvements, support capital projects, reduce downtime, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Key Skills & Experience

• Allen Bradley ControlLogix & CompactLogix PLCs
• Siemens, Omron & Mitsubishi PLCs
• ABB, Fanuc & Mitsubishi robotics
• Keyence vision and automated inspection systems
• SCADA/MES integration and manufacturing data systems
• PLC programming, troubleshooting and optimisation
• Root cause analysis and fault finding in automated environments
• PLC, HMI and robot backup/version control management
• Automation upgrades, commissioning and capital projects
• OEE improvement and downtime reduction initiativesThis is an excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business and play a key role in driving automation.

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