Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer
North-West
Food Manufacturing / FMCG
Monday to Friday
60,000 - 65,000

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs, HMI systems, and TIA Portal for programming, fault-finding, and system optimisation. This role will focus on the programming, configuration, and maintenance of automated systems, ensuring optimum performance and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program control systems using Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal.

• Configure, test, and maintain HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems.

• Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis on automation equipment to minimise downtime.

• Modify and optimise existing control systems to improve efficiency and reliability.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including software backups, change logs, and schematics.

• Support commissioning and installation of new equipment and upgrades.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, engineering) to troubleshoot and resolve automation issues.

• Ensure all automation systems comply with relevant safety and quality standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience programming and commissioning Siemens PLCs (S7 family preferred) using TIA Portal.

• Strong knowledge of HMI development/configuration

• Solid understanding of industrial automation networks, sensors, and instrumentation.

• Demonstrated ability to interrogate and fault-find control systems quickly and effectively.

This role can continue to develop and grow. Apply now and let's have a chat around the package that comes with this position.