Warwick | £45,000 – £50,000 | Permanent

Job Purpose

The PLC & Automation Engineer plays a key role in delivering reliable and well-integrated machine control systems, focusing on automation performance, commissioning, and technical support rather than pure software development. This role bridges control philosophy and real-world machine operation.

Key Responsibilities

As a PLC & Automation Engineer , you will support the delivery and performance of automation systems across machinery and customer installations.

Configure, adapt, and support PLC-based control systems (Siemens preferred)

Work with existing PLC programs, making modifications and improvements where required

Support commissioning, testing, and system validation activities

Configure and support industrial drives, automation hardware, and tension control systems (e.g. Magpower or similar)

Diagnose and resolve automation and control-related faults, both in-house and on customer sites

Interpret electrical schematics and control documentation to support system behaviour

The PLC & Automation Engineer will work closely with electrical design engineers, service engineers, and customers to ensure systems operate reliably in production environments.

Provide technical support during breakdowns, upgrades, and performance improvements

Support service teams during complex fault conditions or peak workloads

Liaise with suppliers on automation components and system integration topics

Communicate system functionality clearly with internal teams and customers

Qualifications & Experience

Essential / Highly Desirable

Engineering apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or Mechatronics

Practical experience working with PLC-controlled automation systems

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills within industrial control environments

Understanding of drives, automation hardware, and machine control systems

Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)

Siemens PLC exposure (configuration, modification, commissioning rather than full software ownership)

Experience with tension control systems

Knowledge of machinery safety standards

Experience within machinery, material processing, or special-purpose equipment

The PLC & Automation Engineer position is a permanent role based in Warwick, offering a salary of £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience.

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