Automation Engineer
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Hours: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary
Our client is seeking a hands‑on Automation Engineer to lead and support automation initiatives across a manufacturing site. This role focuses on improving automated systems, optimising production processes and delivering automation and technology projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as site expert for automation and industrial control systems.
* Support and develop the site's automation strategy.
* Troubleshoot and improve PLC‑based and automated equipment.
* Integrate control system hardware and software with production equipment.
* Lead automation and operational technology projects end to end.
* Manage automation partners and system suppliers.
* Produce and maintain technical, validation, and project documentation.
* Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
* Analyse and improve manufacturing processes.
* Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
* Develop SOPs, training materials, and technical documentation.
Key Skills
* Degree‑qualified in engineering or equivalent experience.
* Experience delivering automation in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong PLC programming and industrial control systems knowledge.
* Experience integrating robotics and automated systems.
* Knowledge of data acquisition and OEE monitoring systems.
* Experience working with safety standards for machinery.
* Proven project delivery and improvement capability.
* Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
* Confident communicator with good stakeholder management.
* Able to work independently and collaboratively.
* Detail‑focused with a strong safety‑first mindset.
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