Senior Automation Engineer

Hunter Savage; Craigavon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in Craigavon is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to blend technical expertise with customer engagement. This role offers a hybrid work environment and involves PLC programming, training, and varied project support. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of automation experience and strong customer service skills. Competitive salary and bonus available.

Benefits

Very competitive market salary

Sales-based company bonus scheme

Flexible hybrid/ad hoc working

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automation, ideally with PLCs and HMIs.
• Comfortable engaging with customers and technical support.
• Motivated, adaptable, and a strong cultural fit for a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers.
• Deliver training and technical guidance on automation products.

Skills

PLC programming

Customer engagement

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Adaptability

Education

HND or higher in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

Hitachi PLCs

WEG platforms

Job description

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Description:

We are hiring for our client, a specialist engineering company based in Craigavon, who are seeking to appoint a Senior Automation Engineer to support ongoing project delivery and customer engagement. This role has become available following a planned team change and offers the right candidate the opportunity to step into a well-rounded position that blends technical automation expertise with hands-on support and customer-facing interaction.

The company specialises in motors, gearboxes, VSDs, soft starts, switchgear, PLCs and HMIs, with automation projects primarily supporting product sales and post-sales service. The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting projects, including PLC programming, technical support, training, and site commissioning. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation, great company culture, and clear investment in both people and product innovation.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Salary range: Very competitive market salaryDOE + bonus

2. Flexible working: Hybrid/ad hoc working available, based on project needs

3. Varied role: Programming, commissioning, customer support, and training

The Role:

• Design, program and commission PLC and HMI systems (Hitachi and WEG platforms)

• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers across NI

• Deliver training and technical guidance on automation products

• Support the internal sales and product teams on automation-related projects

• Carry out occasional site visits for installations and commissioning (approx. 3–4 times per year)

• Contribute to process improvements and support internal knowledge sharing

The Person:

• HND or higher in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar.

• Time-served background in electrical or controls engineering preferred but not essential.

• 5+ years’ experience in automation, ideally with PLCs and HMIs

• Ability to troubleshoot, commission, and support automation systems

• Comfortable engaging with customers and supporting sales from a technical perspective

• Motivated, adaptable, and a strong cultural fit for a collaborative, customer-focused team

The Reward:

• Very Competitive market salaryDOE + bonus

• Sales-based company bonus scheme for all staff

• Flexible hybrid/ad hoc working to suit project and personal needs

• Supportive, low-pressure working environment focused on long-term success

• Excellent opportunity to work across a variety of customer-led projects

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information, and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage on 07458 160121 or email [e-mail]. At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy working across Engineering & Manufacturing sectors in Northern Ireland and ROI. We take pride in our consultative, honest approach and deep sector insight – supporting clients and candidates in making career decisions that lead to long-term success.

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