Reliabilty and Automation Engineer

Recruit 12; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking engineering firm in Shropshire is seeking an experienced Automation & Reliability Engineer. In this role, you will design and maintain automated systems, focusing on enhancing operational uptime and integrating innovative solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in automation and reliability engineering. Join us for a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a creative and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Innovative project work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field.
• Proven experience in automation engineering, reliability engineering, or a combined role.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated systems across production or operational processes.
• Develop and execute reliability programs to improve system uptime and performance.
• Conduct reliability studies including FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance planning.

Skills

Automation systems understanding

Analytical problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Weibull

ReliaSoft

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Automation & Reliability Engineer  Location: Shropshire  Type: Full Time

About Us

We are seeking a talented Automation & Reliability Engineer to optimize our systems, enhance operational uptime, and drive continuous improvement across our processes.

Role Overview

As an Automation & Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated systems while ensuring their reliability and performance. You will analyze system data, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive strategies to prevent failures, helping our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated systems across production or operational processes.
• Develop and execute reliability programs to improve system uptime and performance.
• Perform root cause analysis, failure investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct reliability studies including FMEA, RCM, and predictive maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and integrate automation solutions.
• Monitor system performance metrics and provide actionable insights for improvement.
• Support the adoption of new technologies and tools to enhance automation and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related field).
• Proven experience in automation engineering, reliability engineering, or a combined role.
• Strong understanding of automation systems (PLC, SCADA, robotics) and control logic.
• Experience with reliability analysis tools (Weibull, ReliaSoft) is a plus.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical teams.
• Certification in reliability or automation engineering is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Work on innovative projects that blend automation with reliability engineering.
• Opportunity to shape operational excellence in a forward-thinking company.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Join a culture that values creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about automation, reliability, and driving operational excellence, please submit your CV.