Graduate Automation Engineer

Graduate Automation EngineerLocation: Barnsley Salary: £40,000 £5,400 car allowance Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Automation Engineer to join a well-established UK manufacturing business based in Barnsley.As the business continues to invest heavily in automation, robotics, capital equipment and new technology, this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate engineer to play a key role in modernising manufacturing operations and delivering practical improvements across a complex production environment.Working closely with manufacturing, engineering and operational teams, you will gain exposure to robotics, automation, PLC systems, process optimisation and continuous improvement, while taking responsibility for projects that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality and productivity.The RoleYou will be involved in identifying, developing and implementing automation opportunities across manufacturing operations.Key responsibilities will include:Identifying and delivering opportunities to automate manufacturing processes.Supporting the installation, commissioning and integration of robotic and automated systems.Developing and optimising robot programs and PLC-controlled processes.Supporting automation and capital investment projects from concept through to implementation.Carrying out cost-benefit analysis to support investment decisions.Analysing manufacturing data to identify opportunities for ..... full job details .....