Automation Engineer

Your new company

This opportunity is with an innovative engineering business developing automation and electrification solutions for the maritime sector. Working on cutting-edge vessel technologies, you'll join a growing team focused on delivering sustainable transport solutions.

Your new role

As an Automation Engineer, you will:

• Develop and maintain PLC-based automation systems.
• Configure HMI and SCADA platforms for monitoring and control.
• Support system integration, FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot PLC, electrical and instrumentation faults.
• Optimise system performance and implement technical improvements.
• Support control panel design, I/O allocation and component selection.
• Configure industrial communication networks including Modbus, Profinet and OPC UA.
• Prepare technical documentation and support project delivery activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics or similar.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider or similar PLC platforms.
• Experience with commissioning, testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Exposure to marine, industrial, manufacturing or process environments is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.

What you'll get in return

You'll join a growing engineering company working on innovative automation projects within a specialist sector. This role offers broad technical exposure, hands-on project involvement and the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside a highly skilled engineering team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV.

If this role isn't quite right but you're exploring opportunities within automation, controls or electrical engineering, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.