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 tolilly.organ@first-base.co.uk or callLillyon 01453 755330.
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