Automation Engineer - Hybrid, Flexible Hours & Growth

TE TECH

Southampton

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Career development support

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

8 paid bank holidays + 24 days holiday

Job summary

Trant Engineering seeks an Automation Engineer to design, program, test and commission automation and control systems across multi‑project environments. You will ensure solutions meet client requirements and integrate with electrical and mechanical systems.

The role involves site surveys, commissioning activities and collaborating with engineering, workshop and testing teams. A strong background in PLC/HMI, FAT/SAT support and safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

Hands‑on experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design and automation system implementation.
Experience in testing, commissioning and fault‑finding of control panels and automation systems.
Experience working from schematics, wiring diagrams and BOMs to implement automation solutions.
Experience collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver electrical and automation projects.

Responsibilities

Design and configure PLC programs, HMI/SCADA interfaces and network architectures for control panels and plant-wide solutions.
Collaborate with design engineers to ensure integration with electrical schematics and mechanical assemblies.
Develop automation software that meets client specifications and project requirements.
Attend site surveys and commissioning activities, including FATs and SATs where applicable.