Automation Project Engineer – PLC/SCADA & Commissioning

Pin Point Recruitment

Port Talbot

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

35 days' holiday

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Discount scheme

Job summary

Pin Point Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer – Automation to drive major automation projects in a heavy industrial setting. You will lead PLC/SCADA delivery, manage system integrators and contractors, and ensure on-time, compliant project execution from concept through commissioning.

The role requires hands-on design, configuration and testing experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and WinCC, plus strong stakeholder management across disciplines.

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering or related field.
Experience delivering automation projects across PLC/SCADA.
Knowledge of IEC/BS EN standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

Lead automation delivery across major projects, ensuring scope, schedule and quality.
Manage system integrators and EPC contractors; review design docs (P&IDs, FDS, SDS).
Develop and execute project plans for engineering, construction and commissioning.
Own full lifecycle of automation projects from concept to handover.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC/SCADA design

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-discipline collaboration

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

WinCC

PROFINET/Profibus/Modbus

Job description

The role requires hands-on design, configuration and testing experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and WinCC, plus strong stakeholder management across disciplines.

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