Automation Engineer (EICA) - Warrington (UK Wide) - £55,000 DOE

Mech Tech Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (EICA) for a permanent position in Warrington. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits, including allowances for a company vehicle and on-call payments. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of electrical systems, experience with multiple PLC brands, and excellent troubleshooting skills. Join a collaborative environment while working across various industries and projects.

Benefits

Company vehicle allowance

On-call payments

Health pay

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree, HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Control Systems.
• Experience in commissioning or maintenance roles.
• Self-starter, team player with flexibility to work independently.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation systems using PLC/PC software.
• Connect to client PLC/SCADA/HMI platforms remotely.
• Make modifications to PLC code and systems.

Skills

PLC/PC software applications troubleshooting

Faultfinding across multiple PLC brands

Electrical systems understanding

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree, HND/HNC in Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Omron

Schneider

Mitsubishi

Job description

Overview

Automation Engineer (EICA) - Warrington (UK Wide) - £55,000 DOE

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Automation Engineer (EICA) to join a growing service function supporting multiple industries and technologies across the UK. This permanent role offers up to £55,000 per year plus overtime, rota payments, £250 on-call allowance, and company vehicle allowance, providing a varied workload including maintenance, minor modifications, small projects, and 24/7 client support.

Responsibilities

• Use and diagnose multiple PLC/PC software applications to troubleshoot automation systems.
• Connect remotely to client PLC/SCADA/HMI platforms and diagnose issues on unfamiliar applications.
• Complete PC health checks, backup/restore applications, and replace hardware as required.
• Survey automation systems, provide obsolescence/adoption reports, and recommend upgrade paths.
• Make minor modifications to PLC code and systems, including PLC cards and sequence adjustments.
• Support sales teams with technical solutions, hardware/software specification, and project estimates.
• Observe production sequences to suggest improvements, identify root causes, and improve productivity.
• Comply with all health & safety regulations and produce effective RAMS.

What We're Looking For

• Degree, HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or equivalent engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience in commissioning or maintenance roles, able to fault-find across multiple PLC brands (Siemens, Rockwell, Omron, Schneider, Mitsubishi).
• Strong understanding of electrical systems.
• Self-starter, team player, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Ability to connect to OS networks and diagnose network health.
• Must be able to attain SC clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why This Role

This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, training opportunities, and a supportive, collaborative environment. The role includes an allowance for a company vehicle, £250 weekly on-call payment, holiday and sick pay, and opportunities to work across a variety of industries and projects.