Electrical Control & Automation Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Enhanced pension

Green car scheme

Free EV charging onsite

Cycle to Work

25 days holiday

Training and professional development

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates has partnered with a global manufacturer to recruit an Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer for a state-of-the-art Liverpool site. You will lead automation upgrades, integrate new technologies and drive continuous improvement across highly automated production lines.

You will mentor EC&I Technicians, collaborate with production, maintenance and suppliers, and apply a structured fault‑finding approach to improve reliability, performance and efficiency while supporting

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, process control and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience supporting automated production lines and robotic systems.
• A structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation upgrades and system integration projects across a highly automated production environment.
• Troubleshoot and provide root cause analysis for complex plant issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of automated production equipment.
• Support and develop PLC, HMI, SCADA and control systems across the operation.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers, integrators and engineering partners.
• Mentor EC&I Technicians and support technical development across the team.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC control

Instrumentation

Robotics

Root cause analysis

Job description

Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer

Competitive salary & package includng: bonus scheme, life insurance, private medical, EV charging and generous pension

Are you an Automation, Control Systems or EC&I Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement?

We are recruiting for successful, global manufacturer at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Liverpool.

With significant recent investment in automation, you will be supporting a growing range of advanced manufacturing technologies including automated filling systems, high-speed rotary equipment, robotics and automated material handling solutions.

The Role

Working closely with Engineering, Production and Maintenance teams, you will lead automation upgrades, system integration projects, troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives across a highly automated production environment.

You will:

• Support and develop PLC, HMI, SCADA and control systems across the manufacturing operation
• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of automated production equipment
• Lead automation upgrades and integration of new technologies
• Provide technical support and root cause analysis for complex plant issues
• Improve reliability, performance and efficiency of existing systems
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers, integrators and engineering partners
• Mentor and coach EC&I Technicians, supporting technical development across the team

Requirements:

We are keen to speak with engineers who combine strong automation expertise with a practical manufacturing mindset.

Experience gained within:

• Chemical manufacturing
• Process industries
• Pharmaceutical production
• Food & beverage
• FMCG
• Advanced manufacturing
• Packaging or automated production environments

Experience/Skills:

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing
• Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of instrumentation, process control and industrial electrical systems
• Experience supporting automated production lines and robotic systems
• A structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join a business who continue to invest heavily in technology, automation and engineering excellence.

• Financially stable and globally recognised
• Investing heavily in manufacturing technology and automation
• Committed to continuous improvement and innovation
• Large enough to provide genuine career progression opportunities
• Small enough for your contribution to be visible and recognised

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy and sell additional days
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension with significant employer contributions
• Green car scheme
• Free EV charging onsite
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Additional health and wellbeing benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.