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Bristol, City of Bristol BS1 6WS, England
£0 - £50,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- An Applications Engineer / Automation Engineer / PLC Engineer is needed by a UK engineering company specializing in industrial automation.
- This role is remote-based with regular travel across the UK to support complex automation projects.
- The successful candidate will require experience in PLC programming, particularly with Siemens or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, and a background in motion control or rotating machinery is preferred.
- The salary for this position is up to £50,000 depending on experience, and it includes benefits such as a company vehicle or car allowance and a pension scheme.
- Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and be willing to travel approximately 50% of the time.
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%)
