At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and optimise automated manufacturing systems with hands-on troubleshooting.
- Company: Join a dynamic, growing manufacturing operation in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, and a day shift schedule.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-volume production with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience with PLC programming and strong practical automation skills.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Controls / Automation Engineer to join a growing, highly automated manufacturing operation that has recently moved from NPI into high-volume production.
This is a fast-paced environment with extensive PLC, robotics, sensors, motion control, inspection and automated handling.
The Role
- You’ll be hands-on, supporting the equipment, resolving faults and driving continuous improvement.
- You’ll work across:
- PLC programming, fault-finding & modifications
- HMI, sensors, servo and motion systems
- Robotics and automated equipment
- Commissioning and optimisation
- Root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Improving reliability, throughput and OEE
About You
We’re open to experience across any major PLC platform, including Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley or Mitsubishi. You’ll need strong practical Controls / Automation experience and be comfortable getting into the PLC logic rather than simply identifying faults. Experience in high-volume manufacturing, automotive, plastics or FMCG would be advantageous.
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