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Automation Engineer - Day Shift

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Experienced Automation Engineer required for global manufacturer based at their site in Plymouth. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will provide day-to-day support for moulding equipment controls, software, and systems to ensure production continuity. You will also lead the site’s journey into Automation, driving improvements in safety, efficiency, quality and compliance. You will play a key role in developing and delivering the client’s Automation strategy, ensuring existing systems remain reliable, validated and compliant with ISO9001 and other global standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Controls & Support:

  * Fault-finding, maintaining, and improving control systems (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens).

  * Provide rapid response to breakdowns, ensuring permanent resolutions are implemented.

  * Maintain site control of all software, system specifications, and version control.

Compliance & Validation:

  * Conduct software and process validation for new and existing equipment in line with ISO9001 and other regulatory standards.

  * Ensure all changes follow robust change control and are fully documented for audit readiness.

Continuous Improvement:

  * A Proactive mindset in order to deliver process improvements to increase OEE, reduce waste, and strengthen product quality.

  * Identify risks from obsolescence and lead mitigation or upgrade programs.

  * Share knowledge and upskill colleagues to build internal capability in automation and controls.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Candidate Attributes Required:

  * A minimum of a HNC in Electrical / Control / Automation Engineering.

  * Proven experience working as an Automation Engineer programming and fault-finding on PLC and equipment within a Manufacturing or Engineering environment.

  * A proven track record of delivering automation or controls projects in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical, food, aerospace or similar).

  * Experience of process and product validation.

  * Strong understanding of control systems, networks, and HMIs.

  * Knowledge of software lifecycle management and change control.

  * Strong organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

  * Balance of hands-on support and long-term project delivery.

  * A flexible approach to working hours.

The successful candidate will be required to work a static day shift comprising of Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00 and Friday’s 08:30 to 14:30.

Please note: this client does not possess a Skilled Worker Sponsorship licence, therefore only candidates who have the immediate right to work in the UK will be considered.

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