Automation Engineer North-West Food Manufacturing / FMCG Monday to Friday £60,000 - £65,000 About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs, HMI systems, and TIA Portal for programming, fault-finding, and system optimisation. This role will focus on the programming, configuration, and maintenance of automated systems, ensuring optimum performance and minimal downtime. Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and program control systems using Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal. * Configure, test, and maintain HMI (Human Machine Interface) systems. * Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis on automation equipment to minimise downtime. * Modify and optimise existing control systems to improve efficiency and reliability. * Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including software backups, change logs, and schematics. * Support commissioning and installation of new equipment and upgrades. * Work closely with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, engineering) to troubleshoot and resolve automation issues. * Ensure all automation systems comply with relevant safety and quality standards. Skills & Experience Required * Proven experience programming and commissioning Siemens PLCs (S7 family preferred) using TIA Portal. *...