EXCLUSIVE AUTOMATION ROLE IN CRAIGAVON
Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Description:
We are EXCLUSIVELY hiring for our client, a specialist engineering company based in Craigavon, who are seeking to appoint a Senior Automation Engineer to support ongoing project delivery and customer engagement. This role has become available following a planned team change and offers the right candidate the opportunity to step into a well-rounded position that blends technical automation expertise with hands-on support and customer-facing interaction.
The company specialises in motors, gearboxes, VSDs, soft starts, switchgear, PLCs and HMIs, with automation projects primarily supporting product sales and post-sales service. The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting projects, including PLC programming, technical support, training, and site commissioning. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation, great company culture, and clear investment in both people and product innovation.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
1. Salary range: Very competitive market salary DOE + bonus
2. Flexible working: Hybrid/ad hoc working available, based on project needs
3. Varied role: Programming, commissioning, customer support, and training
The Role:
* Design, program and commission PLC and HMI systems (Hitachi and WEG platforms)
* Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers across NI
* Deliver training and technical guidance on automation products
* Support the internal sales and product teams on automation-related projects
* Carry out occasional site visits for installations and commissioning (approx. 3-4 times per year)
* Contribute to process improvements and support internal knowledge sharing
The Person:
* HND or higher in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar.
* Time-served background in electrical or controls engineering preferred but not essential.
* 5+ years' experience in automation, ideally with PLCs and HMIs
* Ability to troubleshoot, commission, and support automation systems
* Comfortable engaging with customers and supporting sales from a technical perspective
* Motivated, adaptable, and a strong cultural fit for a collaborative, customer-focused team
The Reward:
* Very Competitive market salary DOE + bonus
* Sales-based company bonus scheme for all staff
* Flexible hybrid/ad hoc working to suit project and personal needs
* Supportive, low-pressure working environment focused on long-term success
* Excellent opportunity to work across a variety of customer-led projects
Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage
For further information, and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage on 07458 160121 or email. At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy working across Engineering & Manufacturing sectors in Northern Ireland and ROI. We take pride in our consultative, honest approach and deep sector insight - supporting clients and candidates in making career decisions that lead to long-term success.
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