Senior Automation Engineer (113577) Cookstown, Northern Ireland
Salary: GBP50000 - GBP60000 per annum
EXCLUSIVE SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER IN COOKSTOWN
Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Cookstown
Description: We are exclusively hiring for our client, a forward-thinking and growing engineering business currently expanding their automation capability. As part of their continued investment, they are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support a range of factory-based projects, delivering practical and efficient automation solutions across multiple sites. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on, site-focused work, while still having exposure to design, programming, and system improvement projects.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
* £50,000 – £60,000 + company van (depending on experience)
* Primarily factory-based role with local travel
* Hybrid working available (2 days from home) after successful onboarding period
The Role:
* Deliver automation projects across multiple manufacturing sites, primarily factory-based
* Work across the full project lifecycle – design, development, testing, commissioning and handover
* Program and modify PLC systems (Siemens TIA Portal and Allen‑Bradley / RSLogix)
* Support ongoing improvements, upgrades and fault‑finding on existing systems
* Collaborate with internal engineering teams and production to drive efficiency and minimise downtime
* Attend sites as required (company van provided), with many systems accessible remotely
* Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment
The Person:
* Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or similar
* 5+ years’ experience in an automation or controls environment
* Strong PLC experience (Siemens and/or Allen‑Bradley preferred)
* Experience with HMI, SCADA and industrial networking desirable
* Comfortable working in a factory/manufacturing environment
* Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach
* Full driving licence required
The Rewards:
* Salary between £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
* Company van provided for site travel
* Structured onboarding with flexibility introduced post–settling period
* Hybrid working model (2 days from home) once embedded in the role
* Standard day hours (approx. 8am–5pm with early 2:30pm Friday finish)
* Strong long‑term opportunity as the business continues to grow its automation function
Next Steps: For further information and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at 07458 160117.
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