Process Automation Engineer

Quarsh; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Wednesbury is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to join their Production Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and proficiency in PLC programming. Responsibilities include developing new machines, maintaining existing systems, and implementing lean improvements through automation. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary of £35K - £45K with Monday to Friday hours and early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of ladder logic and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and maintain older machines.
• Support the maintenance team during issues.
• Implement lean improvements through automation.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Rockwell Automation

HMI software

SCADA systems

Job description

About the job Process Automation Engineer

Role: Process Automation Engineer
Hours: Monday - Friday with 1pm finish on Fridays
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35K - £45K
Location: Wednesbury, West Midlands

We are actively seeking a Process Automation Engineer for our client based in Wednesbury in the West Midlands. This is an exciting and diverse role where you will be based within the Production Engineering team and report to the Operations Director.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for developing new and maintaining older machines, and will be required to have the following qualifications/experiences:

• Degree level or equivalent qualification in Computer Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering or similar
• PLC programming and industrial automation
• Strong understanding of ladder logic, control flow, and PLC hardware architecture
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages, such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Rockwell Automation
• Experience with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software and SCADA systems a plus
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Understanding of legacy software such as QBasic would be a benefit but not essential
• Support the maintenance team when issues arise
• Implement lean improvements through automation
• Work with the Design team to productionise new products, assisting on handover
• Bring in new machines in controlled manner and help with integration