Role: Process Automation EngineerHours: Monday – Friday with 1pm finish on FridaysContract: PermanentSalary: £35K - £40KLocation: Wednesbury, West Midlands We are actively seeking a Process Automation Engineer for our client based in Wednesbury in the West Midlands. This is an exciting, challenging and diverse role where you will be based within the Production Engineering team and report to the Operations Director.The successful candidate will have total responsibility developing new and maintaining older machines, and will be required to have the following Qualifications/Experiences:Degree level or equivalent qualification in computer engineering or similarPLC programming and industrial automationStrong understanding of ladder logic, control flow, and PLC hardware architectureProficiency in PLC programming languages, such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Rockwell AutomationExperience with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software and SCADA systems a plusStrong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skillsAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyUnderstanding of legacy software such as QBasic would be a benefit but not essentialPrincipal ResponsibilitiesSupport the maintenance team when issues ariseDevelop new test equipmentImplement lean improvements through automationWork with the Design team to productionise new Products, assisting on handoverBring in new machines in controlled manner and help with integration