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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