Job Opportunity: Automation Project Engineer Location: Near Dunball / Wembdon / Bridgwater Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE, slight flexibility)
Join a global leader in complex mechanical equipment as we strengthen our automation capability at our Bridgwater site. We’re looking for a hands-on Automation Project Engineer to deliver automation projects and optimise existing manufacturing equipment.
About the Role:
Deliver automation projects from scope and specification through to commissioning and handover
Work with suppliers to introduce new automated equipment and production capability
Support, upgrade, and fault-find on legacy machinery including presses, CNC machines, ovens, and robotics
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and optimise current equipment performance
Improve data collection from semi-automated equipment
50% new projects | 50% existing equipment improvement
What We’re Looking For:
HNC / HND in Electrical, Automation or related Engineering discipline
PLC experience (Siemens TIA Portal desirable, any PLC platform considered)
Strong fault-finding and hands-on automation experience in manufacturing
Experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle
Confident working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
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