Automation Engineer – Hybrid Role & Career Growth

Trant Engineering Ltd.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Career Development Association

Hybrid working

Holiday entitlement: 24 days + 8 bank

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Free onsite parking

Bike to work scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd. in Southampton is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, test and commission automation and control systems across multiple projects within the Te-Tech division.

You will work with electrical and mechanical teams to integrate solutions, perform FATs and site commissioning, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. The role offers a permanent, full‑time opportunity with hybrid working and a strong benefits package.

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.
• Proven knowledge of PLC programming and HMI/SCADA configuration.
• Multi‑platform PLC experience (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, Schneider).
• ECS/CSCS card or equivalent site access certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure PLC programs, HMI/SCADA interfaces, I/O schemes and network architectures for control panels and plant‑wide solutions.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure seamless integration with electrical schematics and mechanical assemblies.
• Develop automation software that meets client specifications and project requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation processes, build efficiency, and system reliability.
• Support the selection of hardware, instrumentation, and control devices.
• Attend site for surveys and commissioning activities with occasional overnight stays.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA design

Automation testing

Schematic interpretation

Cross‑disciplinary collaboration

Multi‑platform PLCs

Site access (ECS/CSCS)

Education

Electrical Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Job description

Trant Engineering Ltd. in Southampton is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, program, test and commission automation and control systems across multiple projects within the Te-Tech division.

You will work with electrical and mechanical teams to integrate solutions, perform FATs and site commissioning, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. The role offers a permanent, full‑time opportunity with hybrid working and a strong benefits package.