Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Automation Engineer
Automation Engineer at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited, based in Basildon, South East England. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Basildon, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
Reference 57509086
About the role
Basildon
Salary - Negotiable DOE
Monday - Friday days
Your new role:
Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries. With a large order book and continuous projects for the next 3-6 years, this is an excellent time to join an ever-expanding business.
The company now has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Automation/Control Systems Engineer to join their manufacturing team. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for delivering automation and control systems throughout the project life cycle, from requirements capture and system design through to implementation, commissioning, and ongoing support.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Lead the development and delivery of automation and control systems from concept through to commissioning and customer handover
- Work with electrical design engineers to develop machine control philosophies, electrical architectures, and overall system designs
- Specify, develop, test, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, functional safety, motion control, vision, and associated software applications
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including functional specifications, control philosophies, software documentation, and commissioning records
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), machine installation, and commissioning activities both in-house and at customer sites
This is just a summed-up list, and other duties will be required.
Skills & Experience required:
- HNC/HND, Degree, Apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
- Proficiency in PLC, HMI, and SCADA software development, preferably using Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC, Sick safety systems, Tatsoft
- Good understanding of industrial networks, drives, motion control, machine safety systems, instrumentation, and industrial communications
- Knowledge of machinery safety standards & regulations
- Experience programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems within a machine-building, manufacturing, or process automation environment.
- Proven experience in the design, development, and commissioning of industrial automation and control systems.
What you need to do now if you're interested in this role:
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Please not, sponsorship is not availbile for this role.
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Reference: 57509086 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 11 Dec 2026 · Listed via Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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