Project Engineer (Industrial Machinery / Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver engineering projects from concept to installation. Candidates should have electrical engineering skills and experience in industrial machinery. This role offers a salary range of £38,000 - £45,000 plus training, progression, and company benefits. Ideal for those looking to advance into automation and project work.

Benefits

Training

Progression opportunities

Overtime

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Electrically biased Engineer with experience in maintenance, service or industrial machinery.
• Relevant qualification (HNC/HND) in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering projects from initial concept through to installation and commissioning.
• Work with customers to define requirements and technical specifications.
• Assist with the design and development of machinery, automation systems, and control panels.
• Support assembly, installation, and on-site commissioning activities.
• Carry out troubleshooting and maintenance tasks when required.

Skills

Electrically biased Engineer

Experience in maintenance

Technical design

Project coordination

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline

Job description

Project Engineer (Industrial Machinery / Automation)

38,000 - 45,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Company Benefits

Newtownards

Are you an electrically biased Engineer with experience on industrial machinery, service, or maintenance looking to move into a project‑led role within automation and controls?

This long‑established engineering company has been designing and manufacturing bespoke machinery, automation systems and control solutions for over 40 years. Serving the food, chemical and water industries, they are known for high‑quality engineering and a close‑knit team culture, offering strong development opportunities as they continue to grow.

In this role you will support and deliver engineering projects from concept through to installation and commissioning. You will work with customers, the design team and the workshop to produce bespoke machinery and automation systems, combining technical design, hands‑on engineering and project coordination.

This role would suit a hands‑on Engineer with electrical skills and experience working on industrial machinery who wants to progress into automation and project work.

The Role:

• Deliver engineering projects from initial concept through to installation and commissioning
• Work with customers to define requirements and technical specifications
• Assist with the design and development of machinery, automation systems and control panels
• Support assembly, installation and on‑site commissioning activities
• Carry out troubleshooting and maintenance tasks when required

The Person:

• Electrically biased Engineer with experience in maintenance, service or industrial machinery
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH22709

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.