Electrical Engineer (Automation/PLC)

NRL Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SeAH Wind in Middlesbrough is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Automation/PLC) to join the maintenance team at our advanced manufacturing site. You will own automation, electrical controls and machine integration across production lines, diagnosing faults and supporting new line commissioning.

The role requires a relevant electrical/automation qualification and PLC troubleshooting experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a relevant BTEC or HNC in Electrical or Automation Engineering; a degree is a plus.
• Proven PLC programming and troubleshooting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, electrical controls and line integration.
• Hands-on experience with control panels, cabling, servo drives and fault-finding.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, safety standards and machinery regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site SME for electrical automation, controls and machine integration.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC/electrical faults on automated production equipment.
• Optimize machine performance and support commissioning of new production lines.
• Develop, modify and optimise PLC and HMI programs for safety and reliability.
• Lead control system improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance, root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Engineering and suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues to strengthen automation capability.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Electrical controls

Machine integration

Safety standards

Education

BTEC/HNC in Electrical/Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

HMI programming

Job description

NRL are supporting SeAH Wind on their search for an Electrical Engineer (Automation/PLC Eng)

You will join the team behind the world’s largest XXL monopile manufacturing facility in Middlesbrough.

SeAH Wind have built the world’s largest XXL monopile factory to support the global offshore wind industry — and they're looking for a skilled Automation/PLC Engineer to help shape their future.

Electrical Engineer (Automation/PLC) – Middlesbrough

Join our Maintenance team as an experienced and driven Electrical Engineer (Automation/PLC) responsible for industrial automation, electrical controls and machine integration at our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing site in Middlesbrough. This position is ideal for a technically skilled engineer looking to take ownership of automation systems and support the smooth operation of advanced production equipment across the facility.

Location

This role is based in Middlesbrough, working on‑site within our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site’s subject matter expert for electrical automation, controls and machine integration.
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and PLC‑related faults across automated production equipment.
• Optimise machine performance and support the commissioning of new production lines.
• Develop, modify and optimise PLC and HMI programs to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Lead and support control system improvement projects and equipment upgrades.
• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance activities, performing root cause analysis to eliminate recurring faults.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams including Maintenance, Production, Engineering and suppliers.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support to colleagues, sharing knowledge to strengthen automation capability.

Must‑have Requirements

• A minimum of a relevant BTEC or HNC qualification in Electrical or Automation Engineering; a degree would be advantageous.
• Proven PLC programming and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems, electrical controls and production line integration.
• Hands‑on experience with control panels, cabling, servo drives, logic controllers and electrical fault‑finding.
• Sound knowledge of electrical schematics, safety standards and machinery regulations.
• Excellent analytical, technical and communication skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience designing or developing control system software.
• Knowledge of both high and low voltage systems.
• Familiarity with OEE improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.