Automation Engineer in Bath

Travel: Global travel required (approx. 120 days per year)

Location: North East

Role OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer (PLC Programmer) to deliver high-quality control system solutions across multiple automation projects. You will take ownership of PLC and HMI functionality, working closely with customers, project managers, and internal engineering teams from development through to commissioning and handover.

This role involves hands-on engineering, global commissioning, and close collaboration within a structured yet fast-paced project environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver PLC and HMI programs in line with company standards and control concepts

Take responsibility for control system functionality across assigned projects

Work on multiple projects in parallel throughout the year

Collaborate with customers to deliver functional automation solutions

Coordinate with SCADA/MES engineers on signal interfaces when required

Carry out onsite commissioning from I/O testing to final handover

Provide installation and commissioning feedback and reports to the Project Manager

Train customer operators and maintenance teams

Supply as-built documentation and support functional descriptions and HMI translations

Contribute to standardisation, product development, and knowledge sharing

Qualifications & Requirements

Educated as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical/Electronics Engineer, or similar

Minimum 2 years\’ experience in a similar automation or PLC programming role

Hands‐on experience with Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000

Strong PLC and HMI programming experience

Willing and able to travel internationally (approx. 120 days per year)

Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Structured, safety‐focused approach with attention to quality

Willing to carry out hands‐on work, including tasks outside normal scope when required

Experience with SCADA and/or MES systems

Experience working in a global or fast‐paced project environment

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