Automation Engineer 6704

Automation Engineer

Location:Bridgwater, Somerset
Hours: Full Time Permanent
Salary:Competitive Salary

Our client isseeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead and support automation initiatives across a manufacturing site. This role focuses on improving automated systems, optimising productionprocessesand delivering automation and operational technology projects.

Key Responsibilities of an Automation Engineer:

• Act as site expert for automation and industrial control systems.

• Support and develop the site's automation strategy.

• Troubleshoot and improve PLC-based and automated equipment.

• Integrate control system hardware and software with production equipment.

• Lead automation and operational technology projects end to end.

• Manage automation partners and system suppliers.

• Produce andmaintaintechnical, validation, and project documentation.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Analyse and improve manufacturing processes.

• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

• Develop SOPs, training materials, and technical documentation.

Key Skills of an Automation Engineer:

• Degree-qualified in engineering or equivalent experience.

• Experience delivering automation in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong PLC programming and industrial control systems knowledge.

• Experience integrating robotics and automated systems.

• Knowledge of data acquisition and OEE monitoring systems.

• Experience working with safety standards for machinery.

• Proven project delivery and improvement capability.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Confident communicator with good stakeholder management.

• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

• Detail-focused with a strong safety-first mindset.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV or callLillyon .

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