Senior Automation Engineer

Where

Frome

Type

Permanent

Salary

65000 Annual

Shift Pattern/Working Hours: Standard working hours with on-call duties in rotation and flexibility for out-of-hours support.

Overview of Role and Company

Join a leading manufacturing business based in Frome, renowned as a market leader in their products and sector. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to contribute to innovative industrial projects.

You will play a key role in upgrading automation systems and supporting the engineering team, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

The company values leadership, innovation, and teamwork, offering a rewarding role with opportunities for professional growth and adoption of new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Upgrade outdated automation equipment to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Develop automation specifications and functional analyses for industrial projects.

  • Manage contractors and engineers during project execution.

  • Provide automation expertise to support the engineering team.

  • Monitor and maintain site automation systems.

  • Participate in on-call duties on a rotational basis.

The Person/Qualifications

  • Subject matter expertise in automation systems.

  • Proficient in working with Schneider or Rockwell equipment.

  • Experienced in managing automation projects.

  • Knowledge of programming SCADA systems, ideally WONDERWARE.

  • Supervisory experience in leading teams or contractors.

  • Familiarity with the food industry is advantageous.

  • Strong fault-finding and root cause analysis skills.

  • Understanding of Health & Safety and relevant legislation.

  • Confident in autonomous decision-making and effective team collaboration.

  • Self-motivated, results-driven, and open to learning new technologies.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Proficient in numeracy, literacy, and logical problem-solving.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values leadership, innovation, and teamwork. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

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