PLC & Automation Engineer
Warwick | £45,000 – £50,000 | Permanent
Job Purpose
The PLC & Automation Engineer plays a key role in delivering reliable and well-integrated machine control systems, focusing on automation performance, commissioning, and technical support rather than pure software development. This role bridges control philosophy and real-world machine operation.
Key Responsibilities
As a PLC & Automation Engineer, you will support the delivery and performance of automation systems across machinery and customer installations.
Configure, adapt, and support PLC-based control systems (Siemens preferred)
Work with existing PLC programs, making modifications and improvements where required
Support commissioning, testing, and system validation activities
Configure and support industrial drives, automation hardware, and tension control systems (e.g. Magpower or similar)
Diagnose and resolve automation and control-related faults, both in-house and on customer sites
Interpret electrical schematics and control documentation to support system behaviour
The PLC & Automation Engineer will work closely with electrical design engineers, service engineers, and customers to ensure systems operate reliably in production environments.
Provide technical support during breakdowns, upgrades, and performance improvements
Support service teams during complex fault conditions or peak workloads
Liaise with suppliers on automation components and system integration topics
Communicate system functionality clearly with internal teams and customers
Qualifications & Experience
Essential / Highly Desirable
Engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or Mechatronics
Practical experience working with PLC-controlled automation systems
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills within industrial control environments
Understanding of drives, automation hardware, and machine control systems
Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)
Siemens PLC exposure (configuration, modification, commissioning rather than full software ownership)
Experience with tension control systems
Knowledge of machinery safety standards
Experience within machinery, material processing, or special-purpose equipment
The PLC & Automation Engineer position is a permanent role based in Warwick, offering a salary of £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience.
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