Permanent
Automation Engineer
Questech Recruitment Ltd
Barnsley
Posted: 07 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 06 September 2026
Ref: 225468212
We are currently recruiting for an Automation / Controls Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining, improving and developing automated production systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain, fault-find and improve automated manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls and PLC faults.
- Support automation projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and industrial control systems.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and production teams.
- Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong electrical and controls/automation knowledge.
- Experience with PLC fault-finding and programming.
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Relevant electrical/engineering qualifications are desirable.
This role is working Monday - Friday - Days only (8am - 4pm.) Contact Shaun Treacy at Questech for more information.-
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