Automation Engineer 6704

Automation Engineer 

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset  
Hours: Full Time | Permanent 
Salary: Competitive Salary 

Our client is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to lead and support automation initiatives across a manufacturing site. This role focuses on improving automated systems, optimising production processes and delivering automation and operational technology projects. 

Key Responsibilities of an Automation Engineer:

• Act as site expert for automation and industrial control systems. 
• Support and develop the site’s automation strategy. 
• Troubleshoot and improve PLC-based and automated equipment. 
• Integrate control system hardware and software with production equipment. 
• Lead automation and operational technology projects end to end. 
• Manage automation partners and system suppliers. 
• Produce and maintain technical, validation, and project documentation. 
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. 
• Analyse and improve manufacturing processes. 
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives. 
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and technical documentation. 

Key Skills of an Automation Engineer:

• Degree-qualified in engineering or equivalent experience. 
• Experience delivering automation in a manufacturing environment. 
• Strong PLC programming and industrial control systems knowledge. 
• Experience integrating robotics and automated systems. 
• Knowledge of data acquisition and OEE monitoring systems. 
• Experience working with safety standards for machinery. 
• Proven project delivery and improvement capability. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Confident communicator with good stakeholder management. 
• Able to work independently and collaboratively. 
• Detail-focused with a strong safety-first mindset. 

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andy on 01453 755330.

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