Maintenance Automation Engineer

TechMet Ltd.; Armagh; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TechMet Ltd. in Northern Ireland near Lurgan is seeking an Automation & Process Engineer to maintain and optimise site-wide automation and instrumentation systems. You will lead improvements on PLC/SCADA and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reliability and efficiency.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Automation/Instrumentation Engineering and hands-on experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI systems. Competitive salary and career progression offered.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Automation/Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in a fast-paced production line.
• Proficient in PLCs (Siemens and Allen Bradley), HMI systems, SCADA, and communication protocols e.g. Ethernet IP/Modbus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise PLC, HMI, and other automation systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Oversee the calibration and maintenance schedule for site instrumentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships to support operational excellence

Skills

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI systems

SCADA

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Education

Degree in Electrical/Automation/Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

FMCG Client based convenient to Lurgan require Automation & Process Engineer. Role maintaining and optimising site-wide automation and instrumentation systems.

Candidates ideally 3rd level/ degree-qualified, experienced in working with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC's & HMI's and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, keen to engage with you

SUMMARY

Hands-on automation and process optimisation within a fast-paced production line.

The Role

Maintain and optimise PLC, HMI, and other automation systems to ensure operational efficiency.

Oversee the calibration and maintenance schedule for site instrumentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.

Foster strong cross-functional relationships to support operational excellence.

The Person

Degree qualified in Electrical/Automation/Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience in a fast-paced production line.

Proficient in PLCs (Siemens and Allen Bradley), HMI systems, SCADA, and communication protocols eg Ethernet Ip/Modbus

SALARY

to £45,000.

Opportunity to work in a leading-edge environment with significant career potential.