Senior Automation Engineer

Kingdom People

Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Training & development

Job summary

Kingdom People is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to advance automated manufacturing and robotics projects in a modern production environment. You will work across PLCs, robotics, vision systems and automated assembly equipment to tackle complex challenges, drive improvements and support future automation capability across the site.

You will lead technical investigations, mentor fellow engineers, and help shape the next generation of manufacturing processes with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
Experience working with industrial robotic systems.
Knowledge of HMIs, vision systems and automated machinery.
A structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis.
Experience improving automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
The ability to lead technical investigations and deliver long-term solutions.
A collaborative approach and willingness to mentor others.

Responsibilities

Supporting and enhancing automated manufacturing and assembly systems.
Programming, modifying and fault-finding PLC-controlled equipment.
Developing and improving robotic manufacturing processes.
Diagnosing complex automation and software issues.
Optimising machine performance, uptime and production efficiency.
Supporting vision systems, HMIs and associated control systems.
Delivering continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
Working closely with production and engineering teams to solve technical challenges.
Mentoring and coaching engineers across the department.
Driving best practice across automation, controls and robotics.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

HMI

Vision systems

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Team leadership

Tools

Mitsubishi iQ-R PLCs

Industrial robotics

Vision inspection systems

HMI platforms

Servo systems

RFID technology

Inverters

High-speed manufacturing equipment

Job description

Senior Automation Engineer (PLC & Robotics)

Portsmouth

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you the person other engineers turn to when automation problems become too complex?

Do you enjoy improving machinery rather than simply maintaining it, and want a role where you can influence the future direction of automation, robotics and manufacturing technology?

We're recruiting for a senior engineering position within a highly advanced manufacturing environment where automation is central to business growth. You'll play a key role in developing, optimising and supporting sophisticated robotic production systems, helping to drive reliability, efficiency and future automation capability across the site.

The Opportunity

This isn't a role focused purely on reactive support.

We're looking for an engineer who enjoys understanding how machines work, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing changes that make equipment perform better, faster and more reliably.

Working across PLCs, robotics, vision systems and automated assembly equipment, you'll tackle complex technical challenges, support new developments, and help shape the next generation of manufacturing processes.

You'll also act as a technical leader within the team, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of fellow engineers.

What You'll Be Doing as a Senior Automation Engineer

Supporting and enhancing automated manufacturing and assembly systems.

Programming, modifying and fault-finding PLC-controlled equipment.
Developing and improving robotic manufacturing processes.
Diagnosing complex automation and software issues.
Optimising machine performance, uptime and production efficiency.
Supporting vision systems, HMIs and associated control systems.
Delivering continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
Working closely with production and engineering teams to solve technical challenges.
Mentoring and coaching engineers across the department.
Driving best practice across automation, controls and robotics.

What We're Looking For in a Senior Automation Engineer

Experience within Automation, Controls, Manufacturing Software or Production Support Engineering.

Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
Experience working with industrial robotic systems.
Knowledge of HMIs, vision systems and automated machinery.
A structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis.
Experience improving automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
The ability to lead technical investigations and deliver long-term solutions.
A collaborative approach and willingness to mentor others.

Technologies You'll Encounter

Mitsubishi iQ-R PLCs
Industrial Robotics
Vision Inspection Systems
HMI Platforms
Servo Systems
RFID Technology
Inverters
High-speed Automated Manufacturing Equipment

Direct experience with every technology isn't essential. What's more important is a strong automation background and the ability to quickly understand and improve complex systems.

What's In It for You