Automation Engineer – Siemens PLCs & Robotics

Jobsworth Recruitment Halesowen Commercial / Perm; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing automation team in Wolverhampton. You will work on PLCs, robotics, HMI platforms and industrial control systems to develop, maintain and improve automated production lines across a modern facility.

You'll lead Siemens PLC programming, HMI design, robotics programming and commissioning, while driving continuous improvement projects and ensuring reliability and safety of automated equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven Automation Engineer experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Siemens PLC programming, diagnostics & commissioning experience.
• HMI development and troubleshooting skills.
• Industrial robotics programming and fault diagnosis experience.
• Experience with industrial automation and machine control systems.
• Strong knowledge of VSDs, servo systems, sensors/encoders, and three-phase systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Programming, modifying and fault-finding Siemens PLC systems.
• Designing, configuring and maintaining HMI interfaces.
• Supporting robotics, including programming, diagnostics and optimisation.
• Installing, commissioning and integrating new automated production equipment.
• Developing automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Diagnosing faults on PLCs, drives, motors and sensors.
• Supporting CNC machinery and automated fabrication equipment.
• Optimising machine performance to minimise downtime and boost productivity.
• Working on automation upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintaining backups, drawings and documentation.
• Supporting preventative maintenance activities on automated systems.

Skills

Siemens PLC

HMI development

Industrial robotics

VSDs

Servo systems

Sensors & encoders

Electrical schematics

Fault finding

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Automation/Control

NVQ Level 3

Degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Jobsworth Recruitment is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing automation team in Wolverhampton. You will work on PLCs, robotics, HMI platforms and industrial control systems to develop, maintain and improve automated production lines across a modern facility.

You'll lead Siemens PLC programming, HMI design, robotics programming and commissioning, while driving continuous improvement projects and ensuring reliability and safety of automated equipment.