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Salary: up to 70,000
Location: Liverpool (site-based)
An established industrial processing group is looking to appoint a Senior Automation Engineer to support and deliver automation projects across multiple UK production sites.
This is a hands-on role covering automation, control, electrical and instrumentation (EICA), working closely with site teams to improve safety, reliability, and performance across complex process environments.
The Role
Working alongside a central automation function, you'll support projects from concept through to commissioning while providing technical support to live production sites.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting automation and control projects across multiple sites
Providing EICA technical support to production and maintenance teams
PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and LV electrical fault-finding
Development and modification of process logic and SCADA graphics
Loop checks, interlock testing, alarm verification, and system diagnostics
Inspection of installations against design documentation
Commissioning of new control systems, processes, and equipment
Participation in HAZOP / SWIFT / LOPA studies
SIL assessment, validation, and compliance support
Promoting safe working practices and high engineering standards
What We're Looking For
Minimum 5 years' experience in automation / controls within a process or heavy industrial environment
Strong background in EICA engineering
Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
SCADA / HMI development and fault-finding experience
Knowledge of industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/Serial)
Experience with drives, instrumentation testing, and diagnostics
Working knowledge of SIL safety systems
Degree-qualified or time-served via apprenticeship
Why Apply
70k salary ceiling
Technically hands-on role with real site exposure
Involvement in multi-site projects
Long-term, stable industrial environment
Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
