Are you ready to lead the next wave of innovation HellermannTyton is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team in Plymouth and help shape the future of smart manufacturing. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Based in Plymouth, PL6 5XP Salary: Competitive Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday: 08:30 - 14:30 About Us: At HellermannTyton, we're more than just a leading manufacturer - we're a trusted global partner in cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions. Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs - with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people. You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision. Automation Engineer - The Role: This role has a dual focus: - Provide day-to-day support for moulding equipment controls, software, and systems to ensure production continuity - Lead the site's journey into automation, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, quality, and compliance You will play a key role in developing and delivering our automation strategy, while ensuring existing systems remain reliable, validated, and compliant with ISO9001 and other global standards. Automation Engineer - Key Responsibilities: - Fault-finding, maintaining, and improving control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens) - Provide rapid response to breakdowns, ensuring permanent resolutions are implemented - Maintain site control of all software, system specifications, and version control - Specify, design, and implement new automation solutions for rubber moulding processes - Lead automation projects from concept to validation, including supplier engagement, FAT/SAT, and handover to operations - Develop machine-to-system connectivity (MES/ERP/SCADA) to enhance traceability, data capture, and compliance - Conduct software and process validation for new and existing equipment in line with ISO9001 and other regulatory standards - Ensure all changes follow robust change control and are fully documented for audit readiness - Identify risks from obsolescence and lead mitigation or upgrade programs Automation Engineer - You: - HNC (or higher) in Electrical / Control / Automation Engineering - Proven experience programming and fault-finding on PLC and automated equipment - Track record of delivering automation or controls projects in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical, food, aerospace or similar) - Experience of process and product validation - Strong understanding of control systems, networks, and HMIs - Knowledge of software lifecycle management and change control - Strong organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels Benefits: - Enhanced annual leave - Enhanced family-friendly leave policies - An enhanced sick pay scheme - Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, including access to counselling, an employee assistance programme, mortgage brokering services, and additional resources for you and your family - Free on-site car parking - Subsidised canteen facilities at our larger locations We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and are not currently seeking additional partners. Any CVs submitted speculatively by agencies outside of our PSL will be treated as a gift, and no fees will be payable. If you're driven by problem-solving, passionate about automation, and ready to be part of a company that's transforming how things are made submit your CV for this Automation Engineer opportunity by clicking ‘Apply' now