Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA Expert (Hybrid)

Trant Engineering Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Employee assistance program

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd. is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer in Southampton to design, program, test and commission automation and control systems across multiple projects.

You will ensure solutions meet client requirements, integrate with electrical/mechanical systems, and comply with standards while supporting multi-project planning and site commissioning. A strong background in PLC/HMI/SCADA across Siemens, Allen‑Bradley or Schneider is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, and automation system implementation experience.
• Experience testing, commissioning and fault-finding of control panels and automation systems.
• Ability to work 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, telemetry systems and network architectures for control panels, MCCs 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.
• 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 (overnight stays may be required).
• Work with Engineering, Workshop, Wiring and Testing teams to ensure smooth delivery of automation systems.
• Support Automation Lead in multi-project planning and execution.
• Provide technical support to production teams regarding automation queries and build issues.
• Perform functional and operational testing of automation systems.
• Support FATs and site commissioning (SATs).
• Troubleshoot and resolve faults in PLC, HMI, and control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA design

Automation system implementation

Testing & commissioning

Schematics/Wiring/BOMs

Multi‑platform PLCs

Site access certification (ECS/CSCS)

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical, Control, Automation, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Trant Engineering Ltd. is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer in Southampton to design, program, test and commission automation and control systems across multiple projects.

You will ensure solutions meet client requirements, integrate with electrical/mechanical systems, and comply with standards while supporting multi-project planning and site commissioning. A strong background in PLC/HMI/SCADA across Siemens, Allen‑Bradley or Schneider is essential.