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Automation Engineer
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for specifying, designing, engineering, and installing cutting-edge automation and control solutions. You will develop PLC programs from scratch, integrate OEM systems such as robots and label printers, manage and commission complex automation projects, and contribute to the digital transformation of our operations through SCADA and Smart Factory technologies. Your role will also include network configuration and integration with MES platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and high technical standards throughout all project phases.
We are on a journey to enhance our plant capabilities and future-proof our operations. To succeed, we need an Automation and Controls Engineer who brings:
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Strong technical expertise in modern automation systems, particularly Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA (GE iFIX, FTView)
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Proven experience in developing PLC code, commissioning equipment, and integrating third-party OEM solutions like robots and servo drives
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Project management experience with automation projects valued between $500k–$2M
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Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within multinational, multidisciplinary teams
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Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities, with a methodical and organised mindset
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Ambition and leadership potential to grow into future senior roles such as Head of Maintenance, Production, or Plant Manager at St. Neots
Your ability to travel within EMEA, including the UK and occasional visits to the US, will be important for project success.
Education & Qualifications
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Degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent)
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Chartered Engineer status is desirable
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MSc-level education and relevant post-graduation industrial experience
Technical Experience
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PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development (Rockwell, GE iFIX, FTView)
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System integration with OEM equipment (robots, label printers, servo drives)
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Experience with Smart Factory systems, MES, and network integration
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Hands-on commissioning experience
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Project and contractor management skills
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