Graduate Automation & Controls Engineer - Onsite Training

Step; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Step in Nottingham is seeking a Graduate Control Systems and Automation Engineer to launch a career in software, automation, and cutting-edge engineering technology. You will join a leading automation engineering business delivering advanced systems for industrial environments.

The role provides hands-on rotations across the business, mentoring from experienced engineers, and progression into a specialist programming and configuring role.

Qualifications

• Passion for technology, engineering and automation.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a technical team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.
• Available to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Support development and programming of automated machinery and production line equipment.
• Assist with controls, and automation software activities.
• Work with engineers to configure and test automation systems.
• Troubleshoot software and control-related issues within operational systems.
• Support commissioning and integration activities for automation projects.
• Gain exposure to a range of engineering systems.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and innovative engineering solutions.
• Develop and maintain automation software and control code for production line machinery, testing and enhancing performance.

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics

Job description

Step in Nottingham is seeking a Graduate Control Systems and Automation Engineer to launch a career in software, automation, and cutting-edge engineering technology. You will join a leading automation engineering business delivering advanced systems for industrial environments.

The role provides hands-on rotations across the business, mentoring from experienced engineers, and progression into a specialist programming and configuring role.