Senior Automation Engineer

Hunter Savage; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid hours

Career development

Job summary

Hunter Savage is recruiting an Senior Automation Engineer for a leading manufacturing client in Belfast. You will oversee specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects, delivering advanced solutions for bespoke machines and manufacturing systems.

You will collaborate with customers to capture requirements, assess technologies, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality and timely delivery in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic or Computer Science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and guidelines.
• Develop software for bespoke machines and manufacturing systems using Siemens & Allen Bradley.
• Interact with customers to understand and meet technical requirements.
• Assess existing technologies and processes to enhance performance.
• Design and deliver top-tier automation solutions.
• Provide technical support to operations.
• Collaborate with a team and mentor junior engineers.
• Document projects and manage change control.
• Independently manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

Skills

Automation principles

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor/1st level qualification in Automation or related field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

FT View

Ignition

Siemens TIA Portal/Step7

OSI PI Historian

VBA

Cisco Networking

VMware

Job description

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Description: We are hiring for our client, a top manufacturing company based in their new office in Belfast, which produces high-quality automation solutions that impact the execution of real-world machinery and processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking team.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• Attractive Salary + competitive benefits
• Flexible/Hybrid Working Hours
• Career Advancement and Continuous Training Opportunities

The Role:

• Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.
• Develop software for bespoke machines and manufacturing systems using Siemens & Allen Bradley.
• Interact with customers to understand and meet technical requirements.
• Assess existing technologies and processes to enhance performance.
• Design and deliver top-tier automation solutions.
• Provide technical support to operations.
• Collaborate with a team and mentor junior engineers.
• Document projects and manage change control.
• Independently manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

The Person:

• Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Preferable experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, FT View, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal/Step7, OSI PI Historian, VBA.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP is advantageous.
• Cisco Networking qualification and/or VMware or equivalent is a plus.
• Familiarity with robotics and safety standards is a bonus.
• Strong knowledge of automation principles and procedures.
• Ambitious, confident, and professional with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary + benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working hours.
• Continuous training and career development opportunities.
• Innovative and creative work environment focused on work/life balance.
• Exposure to a variety of projects in all industry sectors using the latest technology and software.