Automation Engineer

White Recruitment Construction; Newtown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer in Newtown, UK. The candidate will be responsible for designing and supporting automated control systems while working closely with electrical and robotics systems. Key qualifications include a relevant degree and proven experience in industrial automation. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, with a strong focus on performance improvement and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience working with industrial automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems and robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, commission, and support automated control systems.
• Provide electrical and automation support for PLC, HMI, and robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve automation faults to minimise downtime.
• Support commissioning of new machinery and automation upgrades.
• Modify existing control programs to enhance performance.
• Work with robotics systems including programming and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation for automation systems.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Robotics expertise

PLC systems knowledge

Industrial automation systems

HMI/SCADA systems

Education

Degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Fanuc robotic systems

ABB robotic systems

KUKA robotic systems

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 include:

• 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.