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Controls & Automation Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 59,000 - 67,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford

Expire in: 14 hours

Job Description

Job description

 A global Tier 1 Automotive manufacturer in the Telford area are looking for a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer with experience in robotics, AMRs, and industrial automation systems.

 The ideal candidate will be a proactive and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating within a highly automated production facility, you will report to the Engineering Manager and provide effective support, maintenance, and continuous improvement across robotic and automated manufacturing systems, amongst other responsibilities.

 This is a fantastic opportunity with a multi-national Automotive company who supply to some of the biggest OEM’s in the industry.

The engineering department is currently operating on a days shift, however, this may move to a double days shift as the team expands.

Role: Controls & Automation Engineer

Location: Telford

Salary: £59,000 - £67,000

Shift: Days (Potential to move to Double Days)

Hours: 37.5 hours pw

The key responsibilities of the Controls & Automation Engineer role will be:

 • Carry out fault finding, programming and continuous improvement activities on automated manufacturing systems.

• Support and maintain AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), robotic cells, conveyors, and associated automation equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, sensor, servo drive, and network communication faults.

• Support production by responding quickly to automation breakdowns and minimising downtime.

• Complete all maintenance documentation and engineering reports accurately and consistently.

• Update automation records, backups, and maintenance schedules following completed work.

• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues efficiently.

• Support installation and commissioning activities for new robotics and automation projects.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, PLC logic, and technical drawings.

• Plan work effectively by prioritising reactive and preventative maintenance activities.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.

The key requirements of the Controls & Automation Engineer will be:
 
 • Apprentice or University trained with a relevant electrical, controls, or automation engineering qualification.

• Experience working with industrial robotics and automated production systems.

• Strong electrical and controls fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with PLC systems such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Mitsubishi.

• Knowledge of AMRs, robotic integration, and industrial communication networks.

• Ability to read and understand electrical and technical engineering drawings.

• Experience operating within a fast-paced manufacturing or automotive environment.

• Understanding of health & safety requirements associated with automated machinery.

Please apply online or contact (url removed) for a confidential conversation.

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