Autonomy-Driven Automation Engineer: PLCs & Robotics, FMCG

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity/Paternity

Death in service

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking an Automation Engineer for a standalone role at a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site in Cardiff. You will own and maintain all PLC systems across the site, and drive automation improvements.

The role covers robotics, vision systems and integration with SCADA/MES, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability and data-driven OEE reporting. Competitive salary £55k-£60k and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with PLC systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a PLC or automation engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain all PLC systems across site
• Support and optimise robotics and vision systems
• Lead fault finding and root cause analysis
• Develop and enforce PLC programming standards
• Manage backups and version control processes
• Integrate systems with SCADA/MES for data and OEE reporting
• Support capital projects from design through to commissioning
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams
• Ensure compliance with machine safety standards
• Coach and support engineers to improve automation capability

Skills

PLC systems

Robotics

Vision systems

Industrial networks

SCADA/MES integration

Root cause analysis

Automation engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

Siemens PLCs

OMRON PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

Job description

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking an Automation Engineer for a standalone role at a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site in Cardiff. You will own and maintain all PLC systems across the site, and drive automation improvements.

The role covers robotics, vision systems and integration with SCADA/MES, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability and data-driven OEE reporting. Competitive salary £55k-£60k and comprehensive benefits.