Automation Service Engineer Midlands

Automation Experts Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in industrial automation seeks a Field Service Engineer to join their innovative team. You will provide expert technical support for PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems while managing complex system faults on-site. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and has experience with multi-vendor control systems. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible hours, and minimal nights away from home.

Benefits

£45-48k salary

10% Pension

Car

Paid Overtime

Healthcare

26 Days Holiday + Stats

Flexible working hours

Option to buy/sell additional holiday

Qualifications

• Practical experience with multi-vendor control systems, particularly PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS.
• Familiarity with project execution from design to commissioning.
• Awareness of industrial cybersecurity standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical support for industrial automation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system faults on-site.
• Lead commissioning activities and system upgrades.
• Support critical operations via 24/7 on-call rota.

Skills

Technical support for PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA systems

Troubleshooting complex system faults

Excellent customer service

Proactive approach to troubleshooting

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Control systems experience

Low-voltage electrical systems

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and driven engineering professional with a flair for solving complex problems in industrial environments? We are looking for a Field Service Engineer skilled with Industrial Automation Controls to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team within a global leader in digital industrial automation.

Role

Automation Service Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical support for PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems across a variety of industrial sites
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system faults on-site
• Lead and support commissioning activities and system upgrades
• Contribute to full project life cycles - from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through to installation and final handover
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota, supporting critical operations for key customers

The Person / Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent professional experience)
• Practical experience with multi-vendor control systems—particularly PLC, SCADA, HMI, and DCS platforms
• Solid understanding of low-voltage electrical systems
• Familiarity with project execution, from design to commissioning
• Awareness of industrial cybersecurity and standards is an advantage
• A solution-focused mindset and a proactive approach to troubleshooting
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Location and Hours

This business has worked hard to maintain regionally focused teams of Engineers thereby cutting down the amount of nights away from home. As with any travelling role, you need to be prepared to support other regions as needed across the UK & Ireland. They also offer flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

• £45-48k + 10% Pension, Car, Paid Overtime, Healthcare
• 26 Days Holiday + Stats
• Minimal Nights Away - Home most nights
• Fully expensed company car and door to door travel time paid
• Flexible working hours and generous pension contributions (employer contributions up to 10%)
• Option to buy/sell an additional five days of holiday

Location

Home Based - Midlands. The ideal candidate will be located within and around Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham or Derby.

How to Apply / Contact

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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