Automation Engineer

HellermannTyton; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Plymouth is seeking an Automation Engineer to support moulding equipment and lead automation projects. This role involves maintaining control systems and ensuring compliance with global standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and control engineering, along with experience in programming PLCs. Competitive benefits and enhanced annual leave are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Sick pay scheme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Free on-site car parking

Subsidised canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical, food, aerospace).
• Track record in delivering automation or controls projects.
• Experience in process and product validation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve control systems.
• Lead automation projects from concept to validation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and regulatory standards.

Skills

Programming and fault-finding on PLC and automated equipment

Strong understanding of control systems, networks, and HMIs

Strong organisational skills

Education

HNC (or higher) in Electrical / Control / Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Omron

Siemens

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead the next wave of innovation HellermannTyton is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team in Plymouth and help shape the future of smart manufacturing.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Based in Plymouth, PL6 5XP

Salary: Competitive

Working Hours: Monday Thursday: 08 00 and Friday: 08 30

About Us

About Us:

At HellermannTyton, we re more than just a leading manufacturer - we re a trusted global partner in cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions.

Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.

You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision.

Automation Engineer – The Role

This role has a dual focus:

- Provide day-to-day support for moulding equipment controls, software, and systems to ensure production continuity

- Lead the site s journey into automation, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance

You will play a key role in developing and delivering our automation strategy, while ensuring existing systems remain reliable, validated, and compliant with ISO9001 and other global standards.

Automation Engineer – Key Responsibilities

• Fault-finding, maintaining, and improving control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens)
• Provide rapid response to breakdowns, ensuring permanent resolutions are implemented
• Maintain site control of all software, system specifications, and version control
• Specify, design, and implement new automation solutions for rubber moulding processes
• Lead automation projects from concept to validation, including supplier engagement, FAT/SAT, and handover to operations
• Develop machine-to-system connectivity (MES/ERP/SCADA) to enhance traceability, data capture, and compliance
• Conduct software and process validation for new and existing equipment in line with ISO9001 and other regulatory standards
• Ensure all changes follow robust change control and are fully documented for audit readiness
• Identify risks from obsolescence and lead mitigation or upgrade programs

Automation Engineer – You

• HNC (or higher) in Electrical / Control / Automation Engineering
• Proven experience programming and fault-finding on PLC and automated equipment
• Track record of delivering automation or controls projects in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical, food, aerospace or similar)
• Experience of process and product validation
• Strong understanding of control systems, networks, and HMIs
• Knowledge of software lifecycle management and change control
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
• An enhanced sick pay scheme
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, including access to counselling, an employee assistance programme, mortgage brokering services, and additional resources for you and your family
• Free on-site car parking
• Subsidised canteen facilities at our larger locations

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and are not currently seeking additional partners. Any CVs submitted speculatively by agencies outside of our PSL will be treated as a gift, and no fees will be payable.

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