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Control & Automation Engineer - Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham Permanent Home > Jobs > Control & Automation Engineer - Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham Control & Automation Engineer - Hybrid - Offices in Leeds, Manchester & Birmingham - £30-60k + 25 days holiday + flexible working Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Control & Automation Engineer to a join … a national engineering consultancy with offices in Leeds, Manchester & Birmingham. The company is open to considering Control & Automation Engineers of all levels, hence the wide salary range on offer. Applicants must hold a British passport as you'll be put through security clearance. Key aspects of the Control & Automation Engineer role include - PLC, SCADA, HMI skills - must … utilities sector. Knowledge instrumentation & telemetry - nice to have Knowledge of OT, IoT, Cyber Security and Data Networks - nice to have Experienced in the delivery of ICA (Instrumentation, Control and Automation) activities will be useful knowledge to have Opportunities for training with recognised professional bodies to gain accreditations Hybrid working - work will be completed from home or your preferred office More ❯

Control & Automation Engineer - Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham Permanent Home > Jobs > Control & Automation Engineer - Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham Control & Automation Engineer - Hybrid - Offices in Leeds, Manchester & Birmingham - £30-60k + 25 days holiday + flexible working Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Control & Automation Engineer to a join … a national engineering consultancy with offices in Leeds, Manchester & Birmingham. The company is open to considering Control & Automation Engineers of all levels, hence the wide salary range on offer. Applicants must hold a British passport as you'll be put through security clearance. Key aspects of the Control & Automation Engineer role include - PLC, SCADA, HMI skills - must … utilities sector. Knowledge instrumentation & telemetry - nice to have Knowledge of OT, IoT, Cyber Security and Data Networks - nice to have Experienced in the delivery of ICA (Instrumentation, Control and Automation) activities will be useful knowledge to have Opportunities for training with recognised professional bodies to gain accreditations Hybrid working - work will be completed from home or your preferred office More ❯

Automation Engineer - North West - 2 days/2 nights/4 off Cheshire, North West Permanent Home > Jobs > Automation Engineer - North West - 2 days/2 nights/4 off Automation Engineer - Shift Based - 2 days/2 nights/4 off plus 5 x 18 day blocks off per year - Deeside/Chester … Scheme (up to 13% of salary) + 10% Employer Pension Contribution + Private Medical = £65-75k package + salary review in 2026 Samuel Frank is recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join a globally recognised manufacturing company with a large base in the Deeside/Chester area. We've successfully introduced two new Automation Engineers to … this team over the last 6 months and due to a promotion, we're now recruiting for a second new addition. PLC knowledge is a vital requirement - the successful Automation Engineer will be able to connect a laptop, interrogate code, and make modifications to the PLC code. Key responsibilities of the Automation Engineer include: Fault-finding More ❯

Senior Automation Engineer , MAN2 Reliability Maintenance Engineering Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Here at Amazon we are looking to hire an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to join the team at our Fulfillment Center (FC) in MAN2, Warrington. The Senior Automation Engineer will ensure that Safety comes first in all Facilities efforts. This position … self-directed, and the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment. Key job responsibilities The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful Senior Automation Engineer: • Prepare specifications and technical detail to fully define performance on equipment, material and services • Perform PLC control level issue diagnosis • Follow change management process and develop ad … design on existing material handling modules within European network • Provide technical documentation such as flow diagrams, conveyor and equipment layouts, installation details, schedules and budgets. • Support commissioning of new automation elements • Actively participate in local or EU network level control projects and Initiatives • Provide value engineering/value analysis • Ensures adherence to all Health & Safety procedures. Be proactive in More ❯

Title: Automation Engineer Location: Warrington/Liverpool Salary: £66,614.00 per annum (Inclusive of shift allowance) Shifts: Nights 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off (12hr shifts 6pm- 6am) Contract Type: Permanent Our client, a discounted retailer are currently recruiting for an Automation Engineer to join their ever-growing successful business … on a permanent basis working across 2 sites in the Warrington and Liverpool area. Reporting to the Automation Shift Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and optimisation of the automated handling systems across the Distribution Centre. This role plays a critical part in maintaining high levels of equipment availability and performance by carrying out proactive … and reactive engineering tasks. As an Automation Engineer your duties will be: - " Maintain automation and material handling systems to reduce downtime and optimise throughput. " Respond to system breakdowns, performing fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner. " Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities to the required standard and timescale. " Identify and escalate engineering improvements or opportunities to More ❯

Answer yes to any of these and you'll fit right in here at Amazon. We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply advances in Automation and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers' experiences in ways we can't even image yet. We invent every day. We are Amazon Mechatronics … you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun. Amazon MSP (Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging) is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to join the Design and Test team. This team is a multi-disciplinary environment of design leaders and test engineers dedicated to advancing the knowledge of automation and how millions of customer orders are fulfilled every day. The automation engineer is responsible for definition of design and validation plans starting from the automation system concept creation up and until the design is ready to be shipped to amazon fulfillment centers and beyond. Automation engineer will define the concept of electrical, mechanical More ❯

Due to growth, we are now recruiting an Automation Engineer to enable and encourage developers and testers to design and implement tests in an efficient way by providing them with the right tools, frameworks, and infrastructure. You will be expected to drive forward test development, advising wherever required, on best practices. Responsibilities vary from web, mobile and web … service wherever required, therefore you will require an in depth understanding of test automation approaches and methodologies as well as a good understanding of web and mobile development. It's really important that you keep on top of the latest technology advancements in the test development space, allowing you to influence our future test infrastructure and architecture. You must … have: Knowledge ofweb and mobile technologies Experience with test frameworks and automation tools Knowledge and experience in automated web, mobile application and RESTful service testing A passion for test infrastructure, test architecture and CI/CD Knowledge of CI automation systems to create builds preferablyJenkins/TeamCity Possess an agile mind-set, fast to adapt to constant changes More ❯

potential to transform people's lives and to impact where it matters most. Each day is an opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential, so join us as Automation Engineer and become part of a fast-growing global company, united by Genki. About Us We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical … and at least 7 years' experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or Control System Delivery environment - delivering to Life Science industr OR Degree or equivalent in chemical, electrical, controls, or automation engineering and at least 5 years' experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical or Control System Delivery environment - delivering to Life Science industry Why work with us? Closing date 15th August … Automation Engineer (DeltaV) PS Automation Engineer (DeltaV More ❯

Automation Engineer Sheffield Hybrid 60% office/40% home - 3 days in the office is mandatory) End Date: 28/11/2025 £567 About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join our team in Sheffield. This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer (7+ years of … experience) with a strong foundation in software development and a passion for automation and cloud technologies. This is not a role for someone who has only dabbled in software development. We are looking for a true software engineer-someone who has built, maintained, and optimized complex systems and is now applying that expertise to automation. Key Responsibilities: Design … develop, and maintain automation frameworks and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems and environments. Contribute to architectural decisions and software design discussions. Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability. Technical Requirements: We are looking for candidates with strong, hands-on experience More ❯

Automation Engineer Sheffield Hybrid 60% office/40% home - 3 days in the office is mandatory) End Date: 28/11/2025 £567 About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join our team in Sheffield. This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer (7+ years of … experience) with a strong foundation in software development and a passion for automation and cloud technologies. This is not a role for someone who has only dabbled in software development. We are looking for a true software engineer-someone who has built, maintained, and optimized complex systems and is now applying that expertise to automation. Key Responsibilities: Design … develop, and maintain automation frameworks and tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems and environments. Contribute to architectural decisions and software design discussions. Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and reliability. Technical Requirements: We are looking for candidates with strong, hands-on experience More ❯

to configure standard machine software for existing equipment supplied to a worldwide client base. Your role will also develop special one off bespoke machines within the R&D department. Automation Engineer £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits 7-14% Company Contribution to Pension. 25 days hols + stats, Private health insurance and overseas allowances Lancashire Ref: 22569 Automation Engineer - The Role: Advancement/refinement of existing software platforms/controls systems using Siemens equipment Programming of PLC s, Drives & SCADA systems Liaison with customers (internal & external) and suppliers Independent creation & modification of programs for Siemens PLCs & SCADA s Independent modification of Siemens drive control systems Management of machine software design projects Automation Engineer - The … complex control cabinets) would be highly advantageous Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Bury, Rochdale and Bolton Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website, where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process More ❯

to configure standard machine software for existing equipment supplied to a worldwide client base. Your role will also develop special one off bespoke machines within the R&D department. Automation Engineer £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits 7-14% Company Contribution to Pension. 25 days hols + stats, Private health insurance and overseas allowances Lancashire Ref: 22569 Automation Engineer - The Role: Advancement/refinement of existing software platforms/controls systems using Siemens equipment Programming of PLC’s, Drives & SCADA systems Liaison with customers (internal & external) and suppliers Independent creation & modification of programs for Siemens PLCs & SCADA’s Independent modification of Siemens drive control systems Management of machine software design projects Automation Engineer - The … complex control cabinets) would be highly advantageous Located in Lancashire, this role would be commutable from Blackburn, Burnley, Accrington, Bury, Rochdale and Bolton Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website, where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process More ❯

Job Title: Automation Support Engineer Location: Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £51,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits Hours: Monday Friday, 40 hours per week Are you a hands-on Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a skilled and proactive individual to … take a lead role in driving automation excellence across site operations. The Role: As an Automation Support Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for automation systems, ensuring optimal performance through proactive maintenance, system improvements, and technical support. You ll also collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver site-level automation projects and … drive continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues on the production line Lead and support site automation projects from concept to implementation Maintain up-to-date documentation and software version control Contribute to group-wide automation development initiatives Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions What We re Looking For More ❯

Job Title: Automation Support Engineer Location: Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £51,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week Are you a hands-on Automation Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a skilled and proactive individual to … take a lead role in driving automation excellence across site operations. The Role: As an Automation Support Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for automation systems, ensuring optimal performance through proactive maintenance, system improvements, and technical support. You'll also collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver site-level automation projects and … drive continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues on the production line Lead and support site automation projects from concept to implementation Maintain up-to-date documentation and software version control Analyse data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions What We're Looking For: Strong PLC and electrical engineering skills Proven experience More ❯

Trading Automation Engineer (Ireland & Leeds, UK) Overview At Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), a core division of Fanatics' mission to establish the ultimate end-to-end digital sports platform, we're crafting a world where every aspect of a sports fan's passion is catered to. Our Risk And Trading team are looking for aTrading Automation Engineer … projects. Own your own roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders in our Risk and Trading team Develop a pathway for traders to develop their programming skills to support the trading automation projects backlog. Success will be measured in time savings, cost savings and better customer experience from the projects you work on. The skills and experience we're looking for More ❯

Automation QA Engineer – Playwright – Newcastle A high-growth SaaS company is hiring for an Automation QA Engineer to join their team. This company are on an exciting growth journey to scale their impact and transform their platform. Their platform supports some of the UK’s most recognisable brands in creating more connected, people-focused workplaces. As … an Automation QA Engineer, you’ll take the lead in building and refining their automated testing capabilities. You’ll be a key player in ensuring their releases are robust, reliable, and ready to scale -helping deliver a seamless experience to our users. Within this role you will: Create and maintain automated tests across UI, API, and regression layers … and load testing initiatives Collaborate with QA, product, and engineering teams to define testing approaches and success metrics Skills: 3–5+ years in QA, with a strong focus on automation Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks Familiarity with tools like Playwright, Ghost Inspector, and Postman Solid understanding of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and testing More ❯

Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. DESCRIPTION: Here at Amazon we are looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team in one of our highly automated and fast paced Sort Centers. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The focus of the Automation Engineer (CSS) role is to fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls solutions for … network to enhance the capability to monitor MHE metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers. - Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects driven by the EU Automation network. - Work with IT, EU Automation Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained. - Work alongside global teams … to support the installation and commission of new equipment. - Support other sites in the EU network as required. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment. - You already possess a Bachelor's degree, or you're on track for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in less than one More ❯

Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. DESCRIPTION: Here at Amazon we are looking to hire an experienced Automation Engineer to join the team in one of our highly automated and fast paced Sort Centers. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The focus of the Automation Engineer (CSS) role is to fault find, troubleshoot and improve controls solutions for … network to enhance the capability to monitor MHE metrics and provide visualization and data to internal customers. - Actively participate in or own continuous improvement projects driven by the EU Automation network. - Work with IT, EU Automation Engineering and Operations Engineering to ensure all systems are correctly documented and that accurate backup libraries are maintained. - Work alongside global teams … to support the installation and commission of new equipment. - Support other sites in the EU network as required. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years experience with PLC controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment. - You already possess a Bachelor's degree, or you're on track for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in less than one More ❯

Automation Project Engineer - Martz Technologies Martz Technologies is seeking a knowledgeable Automation Project Engineer to lead and support control systems projects across various client facilities. This role requires expert-level experience in system administration, control system design, and implementation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing automation projects, designing control systems, and developing process … control panels, create control system drawings, and program PLCs, Operator Interfaces, and Networking configurations. Lead or assist in control system qualification and commissioning protocols. Manage and implement limited-scope automation projects, developing and executing implementation plans. Develop and revise process control requirements and specifications, ensuring compliance with safety, cGMP (current good manufacturing practices), environmental, and quality regulations. Support the … design and implementation of limited to intermediate-scope automation projects. Develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA software applications to implement control system solutions. Define problems, collect data, and establish facts to draw valid conclusions from technical instructions and complex variables. Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations, as well as company and site policies and procedures. Leadership & Team Development More ❯

We are currently recruiting for a Automation and Controls Engineer to join a market leading FMCG manufacturing company working at their Heavily Automated site in goole. It is a days-based role with paying an hourly rate of 50ph on a 3 - 6 month FTC What's in it for you as an Automation and Controls Engineer Hourly Rate: 50ph Monday - Friday working hours Genuine career development and progression Working with a market leading manufacturer 3-6 month FTC Responsibility for the Automation and Controls Engineer Focussing on developing and maintaining automated control systems including, programming, Inverters, PLC's and SCADA systems. Making sure all Controls and Electrical assets are maintained in compliance with … other) safely and efficiently within the allocated time and budget. Working alongside the Engineering Team across manufacturing excellence, looking at CI and Root cause analysis Useful experience for the Automation and Controls Engineer Qualifications in a relevant discipline (HNC/D Level in C&E Engineering or processes an equivalent qualification) Working with Siemens S5, S7 and TIA More ❯

Automation & Control Engineer Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent An exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation & Control Engineer to lead site-level industrial control systems (ICS) at a major manufacturing site in Sheffield. You'll be responsible for maintaining and optimising automated processes to minimise downtime and … support continuous improvement across production. Key Responsibilities as an Automation and Controls Engineer: Lead all ICS-related activity on site (PLC, SCADA, HMIs, electrical controls) Troubleshoot, program and optimise control systems (Siemens & Allen-Bradley) Manage ICS vendor contracts and service relationships Maintain documentation, backups, electrical schematics, and PPM systems Identify and manage obsolescence risks in control infrastructure Support … CI initiatives, equipment upgrades, and project implementation What we are looking for: Degree in Engineering or 5+ years’ relevant experience in automation/maintenance Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA (Ignition, InTouch) Skilled in root cause analysis, electrical schematics, and industrial networks (DeviceNet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) Exposure to ATEX/DSEAR , PSM, or COMAH More ❯

AI & Automation Engineer - Manchester/Hybrid Working This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual to apply and grow their AI career within a large-scale global environment. Our client is known for the continuous professional development opportunities they offer, and this is an exciting new role within their IT Customer Services Team to drive automation in Service Delivery. Ideally they are looking for an individual with experience in virtual agent technology who has the ability to look to automation of processes end to end. You will affect future processes and efficiencies by analysing, implementing, and optimising automation, chat bot, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other modern solutions. Some of your responsibilities and tasks … processes and improve service delivery Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy AI agents that enhance operational efficiency and user experience Testing, evaluating, configuring, and maintaining automation and other integrations to assigned systems to ensure the accuracy of responses upheld Please note that they are looking to someone with solid AI experience, balanced with some automation. More ❯

Role Title: Automation Engineer Location: Sheffield Hybrid- 3 days in the office is mandatory) Start Date: 08/09/2025 End Date: 31/01/2026 Rate: £550 per day - PAYE via umbrella only Overview: We seek a skilled Automation Engineering with expertise in GIT, shell scripting, Ansible, Python FAST API integration, HashiCorp Vault and … Linux system administration. Knowledge of YUM repositories, and RPM packaging is a plus. Note that we are looking for a foundation in DBA skills however it is a broader engineer with the other skills we are really looking for. Key Responsibilities: Administer and optimise Oracle databases automation for performance and reliability. Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation. More ❯

Role Title: Automation Engineer Location: Sheffield Hybrid- 3 days in the office is mandatory) Start Date: 08/09/2025 End Date: 31/01/2026 Rate: £550 per day - PAYE via umbrella only Overview: We seek a skilled Automation Engineering with expertise in GIT, shell scripting, Ansible, Python FAST API integration, HashiCorp Vault and … Linux system administration. Knowledge of YUM repositories, and RPM packaging is a plus. Note that we are looking for a foundation in DBA skills however it is a broader engineer with the other skills we are really looking for. Key Responsibilities: Administer and optimise Oracle databases automation for performance and reliability. Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation. More ❯

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Are you prepared to advance your engineering career? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Engineer III, Systems Infrastructure to join our ambitious Digital and Factory Automation team. This role requires a diligent and meticulous approach to work. Key Responsibilities: Automation Support: Assist in the … design, installation, and maintenance of digital and factory automation systems, including equipment automation, process automation, and digital automation. Technical Implementation: Contribute to the development, configuration, and testing of automation workflows in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Support data integration by connecting manufacturing data systems like MES or equivalent experience with factory automation for seamless data … operational guidelines. Support the generation of reports on system performance and optimization metrics. Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers, IT, and production teams to understand operational needs and align automation solutions with business objectives. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field). Technical Skills: Basic knowledge More ❯