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Automation Engineer

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an Automation / Controls Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining, improving and developing automated production systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  * Maintain, fault-find and improve automated manufacturing equipment.

  * Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls and PLC faults.

  * Support automation projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.

  * Work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and industrial control systems.

  * Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and production teams.

  * Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

The Ideal Candidate:

  * Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  * Strong electrical and controls/automation knowledge.

  * Experience with PLC fault-finding and programming.

  * Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.

  * A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

  * Relevant electrical/engineering qualifications are desirable.

This role is working Monday - Friday - Days only (8am - 4pm.) Contact Shaun Treacy at Questech for more information

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