Automation Engineer

Streamline Search; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering business in Stockport is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance its engineering team. The role focuses on PLC programming, electrical design, and machine support, including international travel for commissioning. Ideal candidates have a strong background in motion control and HMI design, with relevant qualifications. Competitive salary package and professional development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Company credit card for business expenses

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in PLC programming required.
• Strong skills in motion control and HMI design preferred.
• Competence in electrical design software and panel assembly techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Create and modify electrical designs for control systems integration.
• Build and assemble electrical control panels.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

HMI design

Electrical design software

Panel assembly techniques

Education

HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix5000

EPlan

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established, family-owned engineering business specialising in bespoke machinery and processing systems.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Automation Engineer to join a growing engineering team responsible for machine design, upgrades, and site support. This role involves working with PLC programming, electrical design, and assembly of electrical control panels.

Automation Engineer - Package

• Company credit card to cover business expenses while travelling abroad
• 40 hour working week (8am-5pm Monday - Thursday & 8am - 2pm Fridays)
• £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension

Automation Engineer - Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Rockwell RSLogix5000 preferred) including motion control and HMI interfaces.
• Create and modify electrical designs using EPlan and AutoCAD to support control systems integration.
• Build and assemble electrical control panels
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and installation teams to deliver fully functional and compliant machinery.
• Undertake international travel for machine commissioning and on-site support
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant machine safety standards and ensure all designs comply.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, systems, and documentation within the engineering team.

Automation Engineer - Requirements

• Proven experience in PLC programming
• Strong skills in motion control and HMI design.
• Competence in electrical design software and panel assembly techniques.
• HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Control Engineering or relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel internationally

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