Our client is currently recruiting a Lead Automation Engineer. The role is on a 12 month contract and will be based in Nailsea. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Lead Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for: Following up daily of own tasks to ensure technical schedule attainment. Reporting of project progress and resource status on a regular basis. Technical input to & review of project plans as required. Providing assistance to the Supply Chain Management Function as and when necessary to assist with the procurement and Sub-Contracting activities Working with the global team to ensure unit engineering is executed to contract specifications and local regulatory requirements Taking ownership of key control systems engineering deliverables; System FDS, Software Requirements Specifications, Software Design Documents and system test procedures Preparing and reviewing Project Requirements and Design Specifications, Software Products Requirements, Design and Interface Specifications. Preparing and reviewing Test Requirements for specific software applications/units to standards as defined within the Codes of Practice. Leading the regional test activities, leveraging the global knowledge base to make the system test a success, review all relevant analyses to verify findings and recommendations are acted upon Reviewing solutions to ensure cross-project standardisation and optimisation of engineering resource. Playing a pivotal role in interface management, ensuring the timely and correct closure of interfaces - avoiding any quality misses Supporting of technical and project execution audits imposed by clients. Attending project close-out meetings/lessons learned. REQIREMENTS: Have Bachelors in Engineering or Science based discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience Have more than 5 years automation experience with specific focus on PLC and HMI technologies - (Twincat Soft PLC and Ignition SCADA are preferable) Have aptitude for learning new technology, techniques, methods and principles Have a Deep understanding of S/W methodologies and development processes & ownership of process improvements and quality Be able to travel internationally, as required Have experience in using analytical tools to aid & enhance product/offering development Have experience delivering projects on small scales Have strong inter-personal and communication skills, excellent report writing & presentation skill, and knowledge sharing capabilities Able to travel to and work at sites as assigned by Company