Senior Automation and Control Systems Engineer in Bridgwater

As an Automation and Control Systems Engineer at Agratas, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing and maintaining automation systems and control strategies to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure high-quality production of battery cells. This role requires a deep understanding of automation technologies, control systems, and manufacturing processes within the battery industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process automation, PLCs, IPC, VFD, SCADA, HMI, Vision Systems, Robotics, communication protocols, MES, and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) integration. You will manage large-scale automation projects and drive improvements in manufacturing operations.

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The Process Engineering team is a dynamic group working across a range of areas such as electrode, cell assembly, FA&T (formation, ageing and testing), control and automation, manufacturing systems, digital manufacturing, process safety and logistics engineering. Being a relatively new team, you’ll play a critical part in creating processes and help build large scale manufacturing lines from the ground up.

Experience in Automation & Control Systems engineering within battery or similar high-tech manufacturing environment is required. Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA systems, HMI, IPC, DCS, and other control systems in a manufacturing context is essential. Knowledge of advanced automation technologies such as robotics, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), and machine vision systems in manufacturing is necessary. Proficiency in programming and testing PLC (Siemens/Omron/Beckhoff/Allen Bradley) is expected. Knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity, control network architecture, and communication protocols (Ethernet, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Modbus) is important. Experience in project management, coordination, and excellent customer relationship-building skills is also required. Experience with Vision Control Systems for quality inspection, process monitoring, and defect detection, including system setup, integration, and optimization is beneficial.

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, car allowance, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support. You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation. Agratas is a place to be authentically you. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.