Lead Automation Engineer
Permanent, Sheffield
Salary up to £70,000 DOE + attractive benefit package
We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead exciting digital manufacturing and automation projects in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Join a company that values innovation, embraces diversity and prioritizes work-life balance. This full-time role offers an attractive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Benefits:
Competitive salary with annual bonuses and increases
Compressed Work Week/Flexi-Time
Paid overtime
Employer-contributed pension
Health insurance, income protection and life assurance
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver digital manufacturing and automation projects with a team of engineers
Develop engineering design documents, design, and approve hardware, software, and controls for automated systems
Collaborate with customers and provide technical support and commissioning expertise
Most crucially, assist with mentoring our team of junior engineers and explore new technologies in industrial automation
Qualifications and Experience:
Degree educated and then ideally 3+ years in digital manufacturing or automation engineering; experience of working for a systems integrator or having an understanding of their role is highly desirable
Demonstrable experience with PLC/HMI/SCADA: Familiarity with Siemens, Rockwell, or AVEVA systems
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