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Controls & Automation Engineer

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Grimsby

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to lead complex automation projects, support continuous improvement across company operations, and provide senior-level expertise in PLC programming, control systems and machine safety. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of major automation initiatives within a growing organisation.

Control & Automation Engineer

£50-70k + Flexible Hours + Company Vehicle + Overtime

East Yorkshire | Ref- 24778

Lead the design, development, and optimisation of PLC-based automation systems

Oversee the design, build, and maintenance of electrical control panels

Produce, review, and approve electrical drawings using AutoCAD and/or EPLAN

Interpret and troubleshoot electrical and panel schematics

Provide technical leadership during machine build, installation, and commissioning

Ensure full compliance with industrial, electrical, and machine safety standards

Work with power systems and electrical system design

Design, integrate, and support SCADA systems

Support and optimise pneumatic systems and automation components

Apply ATEX requirements and ensure safe working practices in hazardous areas

Act as a senior point of contact for manufacturing support, including food and industrial environments

Mentor junior engineers and support technical decision-making across teams

Travel to customer sites as required (valid driving licence essential)

Research and analyse customer requirements to identify effective control and automation solutions.

Requirements:

Strong, proven PLC programming experience

Extensive experience in control panel design/build/maintenance

Full driving licence

Experience with power systems and electrical design

Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or EPLAN

Manufacturing environment experience (food industry beneficial)

Demonstrated knowledge of industrial safety and machine safety

SCADA system experience

ATEX knowledge and hazardous area experience

Strong understanding of pneumatic systems

Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to lead complex technical projects

For further information call Sharon Hill 

AE1

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