18 of 18 Automation Engineer Jobs in the East of England

Field Service Engineer (Automation) £38,000-£48,000 + Company Van + Training + Overtime St Albans Are you a Field Service Engineer with an Automation background looking for an autonomous role within a stable, growing company, offering excellent overtime potential, a varied workload, and early finishes on Fridays to maintain your work-life balance? For … growth, an expanding client base, and an increasing workload, they are now looking to strengthen their dedicated service team with an additional engineer. Working both independently and with another engineer, you'll handle planned and reactive callouts to install, service, and repair automated perimeter security systems at commercial sites across Hertfordshire. This is a Monday to Friday role … 00am-5:00pm with an early finish at 4:30pm on Fridays. This role would suit a Field Service Engineer with an Automation or Electrical background who is looking to join a secure, long-standing business in a varied, days-based role offering autonomy, overtime opportunities to increase earnings, and genuine work-life balance. The Role: Maintenance, installations More ❯

Automation Engineer - Cutting-edge R&D Our Global client is seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer to join a pioneering R&D team. You'll work at the intersection of robotics, software engineering and machine learning, helping to design and automate processes that validate next-generation product features. This is a hands-on, lab-based role … to build and refine automated systems using robotic, camera and lighting technologies. If you enjoy solving complex 3D geometry challenges and creating elegant, efficient software to power real-world automation, this is an opportunity to make your mark. What You'll Bring: Master's degree in an engineering-related discipline. Industry experience in robotics or software engineering. Proven expertise … practical, problem-solving mindset. An interest in machine learning, computer vision or computer graphics. Comfortable working hands-on with hardware in a lab environment. If you're passionate about automation and excited by the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Please note: This will be paid on a daily rate inside More ❯

Job Title: Automation Engineer Client Location: Onsite 5 days in Cambridge Starting: 1st December, 2025 Pay Comments: Up to £277.11 per day PAYE Hours: Full-time Duration: 8 month contract Job Description: We are seeking a highly motivated Automation Engineer to join our data capture and validation laboratory based in Cambridge. In this role, you will More ❯

consulting advising on complex grid connections, regulatory strategy, and power system planning for some of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects. Smart grid control systems designing and deploying advanced automation, monitoring, and control solutions that enable customers to connect, manage and optimise energy assets across large, distributed networks. Within the smart grid side of the business, we design and … combine PLC-based control, SCADA, metering, protection, and real-time data platforms. These systems are deployed on projects such as grid-scale load management, site-wide export limitation, substation automation and dynamic network control. We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer/Automation Engineer to join our smart grid systems team. This is a technical, hands … on role requiring both PLC programming expertise and control panel/hardware design skills. You will work closely with our CTO, panel build team and existing automation engineers to design, integrate and commission intelligent control systems used on major grid-connected infrastructure projects. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle from More ❯

advising on complex grid connections, regulatory strategy, and power system planning for some of the UK s most significant infrastructure projects. Smart grid control systems designing and deploying advanced automation, monitoring, and control solutions that enable customers to connect, manage and optimise energy assets across large, distributed networks. Within the smart grid side of the business, we design and … combine PLC-based control, SCADA, metering, protection, and real-time data platforms. These systems are deployed on projects such as grid-scale load management, site-wide export limitation, substation automation and dynamic network control. We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer/Automation Engineer to join our smart grid systems team. This is a technical, hands … on role requiring both PLC programming expertise and control panel/hardware design skills. You will work closely with our CTO, panel build team and existing automation engineers to design, integrate and commission intelligent control systems used on major grid-connected infrastructure projects. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle from More ❯

Automation Engineer with Robotics & 3D Geometry Cambridge UK (near station) - Lab based mainly on site £366pd to umbrella Inside IR35 (net approx £1k take-home pw/£70k annual salary equivalent) Contract: 8 months, inside IR35, Must have the right to work in the UK Automation Engineer with Robotics & 3D Geometry - looking for a highly motivated … engineer with expertise in developing autonomous robotic solutions, 3D geometry. You will need exceptional software engineering skills and have a Masters Degree in engineering and have approx 3+ years working in industry, with experience in software or robotics. Working in a data capture and validation lab in the R&D office in Cambridge UK. You will be working side More ❯

Field Service Engineer (Electrical) £38,000-£48,000 + Company Van + Training + Overtime St Albans Are you an Electrical Field Service Engineer looking for an autonomous role within a stable, growing company, offering excellent overtime potential, a varied workload, and early finishes on Fridays to maintain your work-life balance? For over 20 years, this well … growth, an expanding client base, and an increasing workload, they are now looking to strengthen their dedicated service team with an additional engineer. Working both independently and with another engineer, you'll handle planned and reactive callouts to install, service, and repair automated perimeter security systems at commercial sites across Hertfordshire. This is a Monday to Friday role … earnings, and genuine work-life balance. The Role: Maintenance, installations and repairs of perimeter security equipment Field-based, covering the Hertfordshire patch Company van provided The Person: Field Service Engineer NVQ in Electrical Engineering Automation Background Based within Hertfordshire Full UK Driving Licence Field Service Engineer, Automation, Security Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, Repairs, Engineer, Hertfordshire, Commercial More ❯

Automation Engineer - ML Rate - £300 Inside IR35 Duration - 8 months Location - Cambridgeshire two/three times a week on site Apple is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in a data capture and validation lab in our R&D office in Cambridge. You will be working side by side with ML algorithms teams to create More ❯

Automation Engineer - ML Rate - £300 Inside IR35 Duration - 8 months Location - Cambridgeshire two/three times a week on site Apple is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in a data capture and validation lab in our R&D office in Cambridge. You will be working side by side with ML algorithms teams to create More ❯

Automation Engineer - ML Rate - £300 Inside IR35 Duration - 8 months Location - Cambridgeshire two/three times a week on site Apple is looking for a highly motivated engineer to work in a data capture and validation lab in our R&D office in Cambridge click apply for full job details More ❯

joining a purpose-built design and engineering premises for chemical manufacturing feeding into a wide range of industries, including the pharmaceutical industry. They are now able to appoint an Automation Engineer to join their team. As an Automation Engineer, you will work alongside the electricians and panel builders to assist in the design and build of More ❯

be joining a well-known and growing manufacturing business specialising in large-scale automated machinery manufacturing. Due to increased business and continuous growth, they are now recruiting for an Automation Engineer with experience with PLC/HMI systems (Siemens S7 or Rockwell ControlLogix) within an automated machinery environment. This role would suit an experienced automation/electrical … or multi-skilled engineer who is able to design electrical circuits and manage the PLC Commissioning stage through to final installation and support. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Carry out electrical engineering design and software development on machinery Carry out PLC commissioning and support global installations (4-5 trips/year) Collaborate across departments and liaise directly with customers Troubleshoot and More ❯

be joining a well-known and growing manufacturing business specialising in large-scale automated machinery manufacturing. Due to increased business and continuous growth, they are now recruiting for an Automation Engineer with experience with PLC/HMI systems (Siemens S7 or Rockwell ControlLogix) within an automated machinery environment. This role would suit an experienced automation/electrical … or multi-skilled engineer who is able to design electrical circuits and manage the PLC Commissioning stage through to final installation and support. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Carry out electrical engineering design and software development on machinery Carry out PLC commissioning and support global installations (4-5 trips/year) Collaborate across departments and liaise directly with customers Troubleshoot and More ❯

Automation Technician – £62.6K + Quarterly Bonus – Panama Shifts – Essex Location: Stanford-le-Hope, Essex Salary: £62,659 + up to 10% bonus (paid quarterly) ?? Shifts: Panama pattern (2D, 2O, 3N, 3O, 2D, 3O – repeat, 6am–6pm) Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time A major international business operating within the infrastructure and logistics sector is seeking two Automation Technicians to … Troubleshoot and maintain automated machinery , including PLCs, drives, and control systems Monitor equipment performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives Assist with software backups, version control, and documentation for all automation systems Support the delivery and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades Liaise with suppliers to resolve technical issues and optimise system reliability Provide guidance and technical training to junior … facilities and cutting-edge industrial tech Real opportunity for long-term progression as part of a growing operation If you're looking to take the next step in your automation career within a large, stable organisation that's heavily invested in its technology and people — this could be the move for you. More ❯

be joining a well-known and growing manufacturing business specialising in large-scale automated machinery manufacturing. Due to increased business and continuous growth, they are now recruiting for an Automation Engineer with experience with PLC/HMI systems (Siemens S7 or Rockwell ControlLogix) within an click apply for full job details More ❯

In 2024, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for: Specifying, designing, engineering, and installing cutting-edge automation and control solutions. You will develop PLC programs from scratch, integrate … OEM systems such as robots and label printers. Manage and commission complex automation projects, and contribute to the digital transformation of our operations through SCADA and Smart Factory technologies. Your role will also include network configuration and integration with MES platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and high technical standards throughout all project phases. We are on a journey to enhance … our plant capabilities and future-proof our operations. To succeed, we need an Automation and Controls Engineer who brings: Strong technical expertise in modern automation systems, particularly Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA (GE iFIX, FTView) Proven experience in developing PLC code, commissioning equipment, and integrating third-party OEM solutions like robots and servo drives Project More ❯

Working on automation software for scientific hardware platform Cambridgeshire - South; to c£45,000 DoE + Benefits Based in purpose designed workspace, this multidisciplinary company employs both engineers and scientists to work on their sophisticated, next-generation automation platform. Their engineers utilise robotics for automation, whilst their scientists develop scalable solutions. Their software team look to interface … hardware components within this technology stack as well as provide analytics and metrics. As a Software Engineer, you will join this growing team and be provided guidance from senior members of the software team with regards to developing and testing a range of software modules. This will include agile development practices, pair programming and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Requirements: Degree More ❯

Developing industrial automation platform for high-precision manufacture Royston, Hertfordshire; £DoE + Benefits This growing company is delivering next generation manufacturing platforms using automated solutions to increase efficiency and reduce overall costs. Their platforms use custom pumping systems and mobile robotics for high precision, whilst being controlled remotely. This role is to join their team and design, build and … deliver a fully integrated PLC system combining software and electronics for industrial automation. Requirements: Demonstrable, relevant experience with PLC programming for industrial automation (ideally using Beckhoff, Rockwell, or Siemens PLCs). This should include the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. Track record of delivering and maintaining a PLC-driven control system which includes servomotors, proximity sensors, industrial More ❯