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Automation Controls Engineer
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- S7, Orchard Square, Sheffield
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Job Description
We are recruiting for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing site in Barnsley.
This is a hands-on role focused on PLC systems, electrical controls, automation and fault finding, supporting site reliability while driving improvements across automated production equipment.
The Role
* Fault find, diagnose and resolve PLC and automation issues
* Support and optimise electrical control systems
* Work with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs, including Logix platforms
* Maintain and troubleshoot servo drives, VFDs and inverters
* Drive automation and electrical continuous improvement projects
* Maintain electrical drawings, documentation and software backups
* Support engineers with complex electrical and controls faults
* Ensure electrical systems meet required safety and compliance standards
What We're Looking For
* HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Controls or Automation Engineering
* Electrical/Automation Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience
* Strong PLC programming and fault-finding skills
* Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
* Knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, inverters and industrial networks
* Manufacturing experience, ideally within a fast-paced automated environment
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Electrical Controls Engineer looking to take ownership of automation and controls within a large manufacturing operation
This is a hands-on role focused on PLC systems, electrical controls, automation and fault finding, supporting site reliability while driving improvements across automated production equipment.
The Role
* Fault find, diagnose and resolve PLC and automation issues
* Support and optimise electrical control systems
* Work with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs, including Logix platforms
* Maintain and troubleshoot servo drives, VFDs and inverters
* Drive automation and electrical continuous improvement projects
* Maintain electrical drawings, documentation and software backups
* Support engineers with complex electrical and controls faults
* Ensure electrical systems meet required safety and compliance standards
What We're Looking For
* HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Controls or Automation Engineering
* Electrical/Automation Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience
* Strong PLC programming and fault-finding skills
* Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
* Knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, inverters and industrial networks
* Manufacturing experience, ideally within a fast-paced automated environment
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, PLC Engineer or Electrical Controls Engineer looking to take ownership of automation and controls within a large manufacturing operation