EC&I Engineer | Siemens TIA Portal | Automation & Special Purpose Machinery
Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits
Are you an EC&I Engineer with strong Siemens TIA Portal experience looking to work on bespoke automation projects within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that designs and delivers specialist automated equipment for customers operating within pharmaceutical, healthcare, research and high-tech industrial sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team, working on projects from concept through to commissioning support while remaining primarily office-based.
The Role
As an EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and testing of electrical control systems and PLC software for a range of bespoke machinery and automated systems.
Working closely with mechanical, electrical and project engineering teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for customers across the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop PLC software primarily using Siemens TIA Portal
- Support projects involving Allen Bradley PLC platforms where required
- Design and develop electrical control systems and automation solutions
- Produce functional design specifications and technical documentation
- Configure HMI systems and operator interfaces
- Support electrical design reviews and system integration activities
- Carry out software testing, simulation and validation activities
- Provide technical support throughout project delivery and factory testing
- Work closely with project managers, design engineers and production teams
Requirements
- Previous experience as an EC&I Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer or PLC Software Engineer
- Strong Siemens TIA Portal programming experience
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs would be advantageous
- Knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation and industrial automation
- Experience producing technical documentation and design specifications
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desirable
- Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, process industries or special purpose machinery
- HMI and SCADA development experience
- Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols
- HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical, Control Systems or Automation Engineering
What's on Offer?
- £45,000 - £55,000 basic salary
- Office-based engineering role with minimal travel requirements
- Opportunity to work on innovative bespoke machinery and automation projects
- Stable and growing business with a strong order book
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Long-term career progression opportunities
If you're an EC&I Engineer looking for a technically varied role where you can develop automation solutions using Siemens TIA Portal and work on complex engineering projects from concept through to delivery, we'd love to hear from you
