Automation Engineer - Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing to support the design, development, maintenance, and optimisation of industrial automation systems. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of projects involving PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networks while contributing to operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission automation and control systems.


• Modify and optimise PLC, SCADA, and HMI applications to improve plant performance.


• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and process control issues in a manufacturing environment.


• Support capital projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.


• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to improve system reliability and uptime.


• Develop and maintain technical documentation, control philosophies, and functional specifications.


• Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.


• Ensure automation systems comply with site safety and quality standards.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar.


• Proven experience working within a manufacturing, food & beverage, FMCG, pharmaceutical, packaging, or industrial processing environment.


• Strong hands-on experience with:


• Rockwell / Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk)


• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure, Modicon PLCs)


• Experience with SCADA and HMI development and support.


• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC.


• Experience with commissioning, fault finding, and system integration.


• Understanding of industrial control panels, instrumentation, drives, and field devices.


• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.

If you're an Automation Engineer with a strong manufacturing background and experience across Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider platforms, we'd love to hear from you.