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Job summary
A UK engineering company is seeking an Applications Engineer to lead automation projects across multiple industries. The role involves PLC programming, commissioning drives, and providing tailored control solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in motion control and will enjoy the opportunity for career progression. This position offers flexibility with remote work and travel across the UK.
Benefits
Company vehicle or car allowance
Pension scheme
Flexible working
Training and development
Career progression
Qualifications
- Experience as an Applications, PLC, or Automation Engineer.
- Proficient in PLC programming (Siemens or Rockwell).
- Strong understanding of drives, motors, and control systems.
Responsibilities
- Program and commission PLCs for automation projects.
- Set up and support drives, control panels, and motor systems.
- Provide technical support on-site and remotely.
Skills
PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell)
Motion control knowledge
Understanding of drives and control panels
Familiarity with cloud platforms and IIoT
Education
Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/BEng or similar)
Job description
Applications Engineer / Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer required by a UK engineering company operating across industrial automation. This is a UK-wide role with a remote base and regular travel to customer sites, supporting complex automation projects across multiple industries.
The successful Applications Engineer will be responsible for PLC programming (Siemens or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley), commissioning variable speed drives, and delivering cloud control solutions. A background in motion control or rotating machinery will be particularly valued.
This is an opportunity to join a business with long-term growth plans and clear career progression into senior technical and project leadership roles.
Package Up to 50,000 depending on experience
Company vehicle or car allowance
Pension scheme
Flexible working (home-based with UK travel)
Training and development
Career progression
Role Program and commission PLCs for automation projects, focusing on winding/motion control
Set up and support drives, control panels, and motor systems
Understand customer needs and deliver tailored control solutions
Assist with cloud integration, remote monitoring, and data-driven automation
Provide technical support on-site and remotely
Requirements Experience as an Applications, PLC, or Automation Engineer
Proficient in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)
Knowledge of winding, motion control, or rotating equipment
Strong understanding of drives, motors, and control panels
Familiar with cloud platforms, IIoT, or digital monitoring
Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/BEng or similar)
Willing to travel UK-wide (50%)
The successful Applications Engineer will be responsible for PLC programming (Siemens or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley), commissioning variable speed drives, and delivering cloud control solutions. A background in motion control or rotating machinery will be particularly valued.
This is an opportunity to join a business with long-term growth plans and clear career progression into senior technical and project leadership roles.
Package Up to 50,000 depending on experience
Company vehicle or car allowance
Pension scheme
Flexible working (home-based with UK travel)
Training and development
Career progression
Role Program and commission PLCs for automation projects, focusing on winding/motion control
Set up and support drives, control panels, and motor systems
Understand customer needs and deliver tailored control solutions
Assist with cloud integration, remote monitoring, and data-driven automation
Provide technical support on-site and remotely
Requirements Experience as an Applications, PLC, or Automation Engineer
Proficient in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)
Knowledge of winding, motion control, or rotating equipment
Strong understanding of drives, motors, and control panels
Familiar with cloud platforms, IIoT, or digital monitoring
Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/BEng or similar)
Willing to travel UK-wide (50%)
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