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Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 50 - 65 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Contract Automation Engineer - Food & Beverage (Outside IR35)
Location: Crawley (Hybrid/On-site as required)
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Rate: Negotiable (DOE)

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support a key project within the food & beverage manufacturing sector. This role will involve working on complex process systems, with a focus on delivering high-quality automation solutions within a regulated production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for process systems
Modify and optimise existing PLC/HMI/SCADA systems
Support installation, commissioning, and validation activities
Work closely with cross-functional engineering and production teams
Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issuesKey Requirements

Strong background in automation engineering within food & beverage manufacturing
Proven experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar)
Experience with SCADA/HMI systems
Demonstrated experience working on process-driven environments (e.g., liquid processing, batching, or filling systems)
Ability to support installation and commissioning activities on-site
Strong problem-solving and communication skillsDesirable Experience

Previous experience within dairy or liquid food processing environments
Exposure to large-scale production systems and hygienic design standards
Experience working on projects with major food manufacturers or OEM equipment suppliers
Familiarity with process skids, CIP systems, or similar technologies

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