Senior Automation Engineer

RH Recruiting Limited; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forward-thinking company in the UK is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer. You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle for complex lifting systems, involving design, programming, and project management. The role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package aimed at sustainability and growth, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing personal development programme

Enhanced pension scheme - 4% contribution

Private healthcare (Bupa)

Profit share bonus scheme

Death in Service x2

Qualifications

• Min 5 years designing/maintaining PLC/electrical systems required.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal is essential.
• Familiar with onshore/offshore crane and lifting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full project lifecycles from design to commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and ensure compliance with HSEQ standards.
• Develop and review PLC logic and implement Factory Acceptance Tests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Automation, Electronics, or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

SCADA systems

MS Office

Job description

Salary/Rate: £60k - 70k per year + benefits

Remote, Hybrid, Permanent work with a forward thinking company

Salary is negotiable around £60k - £70k per year DOE

Do you want to work in a rapidly growing, sustainable company who have ambitious growth plans?

Monday-Friday 40 hours

Benefits package

· Ongoing personal development programme to develop your career and potential.

· Enhanced pension scheme 4% contributed.

· Private healthcare (bupa).

· Death in Service x2.

· Profit share bonus scheme, paid bi-annually

About the Role

As an Automation Engineer, you’ll lead and support the delivery of full project lifecycles, from control system design and specification to commissioning and technical support, on complex lifting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Programming, fault-finding, and support of PLC and electrical control systems

Development and review of PLC logic, FDS documents, and design specifications

Retrieval and reverse engineering of existing PLC code

Preparation of documentation, workpacks, and certification

Creation and execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with client representatives

Full project engineering and management of automation scopes

Conduct onshore and offshore site surveys and commissioning

Ensure adherence to HSEQ standards and contribute to safe systems of work

Provide clear technical instruction to project personnel and subcontractors

Degree or equivalent in Automation, Electronics, or Mechatronics (HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 with experience also considered)

Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal

Working knowledge of SCADA systems

At least 5 years' experience designing and maintaining PLC/electrical systems

Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills

Strong understanding of offshore HSEQ standards

Familiarity with crane and lifting systems (onshore or offshore)

Proficient in MS Office software including Excel, Project, and Word

Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

About the Role

As an Automation Engineer, you’ll lead and support the delivery of full project lifecycles, from control system design and specification to commissioning and technical support, on complex lifting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programming, fault-finding, and support of PLC and electrical control systems

• Development and review of PLC logic, FDS documents, and design specifications

• Retrieval and reverse engineering of existing PLC code

• Preparation of documentation, workpacks, and certification

• Creation and execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with client representatives

• Full project engineering and management of automation scopes

• Conduct onshore and offshore site surveys and commissioning

• Ensure adherence to HSEQ standards and contribute to safe systems of work

• Provide clear technical instruction to project personnel and subcontractors

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Automation, Electronics, or Mechatronics (HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 with experience also considered)

• Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal

• Working knowledge of SCADA systems

• At least 5 years' experience designing and maintaining PLC/electrical systems

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills

• Strong understanding of offshore HSEQ standards

• Familiarity with crane and lifting systems (onshore or offshore)

• Proficient in MS Office software including Excel, Project, and Word

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

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