Controls / Automation Engineer

Questech Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer.

Salary: -45,000 per annum

Shifts: Monday to Friday - Days (6:00am-2:00pm or 7:00am-3:00pm)

The Role

• Fault finding and programming of PLC-controlled machinery.
• Support and improve automated production equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose electrical and control system faults.
• Assist with continuous improvement and automation projects.
• Commission new equipment and support installation work.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime.

The Person

• Previous experience as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or PLC Engineer.
• Strong PLC fault-finding experience (programming knowledge is advantageous).
• Electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Proactive approach with excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

If you''re an experienced Controls / Automation Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.