Automation Engineer High Tech Scale-Up
Bristol
Permanent
Full-time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Automation Engineer to join a fast-growing business delivering cutting-edge solutions to top-tier customers in automotive and motorsport. We re working exclusively with an exciting high-tech scale-up.
The Role
As Automation Engineer, you ll be hands-on from day one, commissioning, testing and developing advanced electromechanical systems. You ll collaborate with Electrical, Control and Simulation Engineers to solve complex challenges and help push forward new technology in this high-growth environment. Experience of automation or motors and drives is required.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Commissioning motors and drives in Bristol and at customer sites
2. Specifying and testing new motor/drive technologies for rigs and next-gen products
3. Designing electromechanical systems with Lead Engineers
4. Specifying, testing and commissioning encoders for drive & safety applications
5. Working with industrial automation networks to improve reliability
6. Driving design improvements in motor and drive management
7. Developing PLC code to diagnose motor, drive and encoder issues
What We re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be eager to take ownership, learn fast, and become a technical expert in their field. You should bring:
8. A background in Engineering, Robotics or similar
9. Practical experience with motors and servo drives
10. Exposure to real-time systems
11. Confidence in problem solving, using tools like a multi-meter and oscilloscope
12. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
13. Determination, independence, and the drive to thrive in a scale-up environment
Desirable
14. TwinCAT experience is advantageous
What s on Offer
This is more than just a role - it s a chance to accelerate your career in a business that s growing rapidly and making a real impact. You ll gain:
15. Hands-on responsibility from day one
16. Exposure to fast-paced, technically challenging projects
17. A collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment
18. The opportunity to deliver world-class automation solutions to high-profile customers