Automation Experts Ltd

A leading multidisciplinary design and build contractor in the UK with over a century of industry experience are currently on the lookout for an experienced Lead Controls Engineer to join a dynamic team and contribute to ongoing success in the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage sectors. This company prides themselves on being at the forefront of value-added engineering. They have a strong track record of supporting blue-chip clients across various industries, with a culture that promotes personal development and ensures the safety of our employees. Lead Control Engineer £50-55k + Car Allowances + CENG Support + Pension, Healthcare + More A key role delivering automation projects across the entire project lifecycle. Ref: 23690 Lead Control Engineer - The Role: You will take charge of complex control system projects, either independently or leading a team of 3-5 engineers You will be involved in all stages of the project, from creating design documentation to developing control software, testing, commissioning and handover If leading a team, you will manage the workload and progress of your team members, working closely with the Project Manager to meet contractual project milestones You will review design documents and test the software developed by your team members Lead Control Engineer - The Person: Strong knowledge of safe working practices PLC and HMI software development experience using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider. Experience with multiple communication protocols and working with SCADA systems and VSDs. Completion of functional design specifications As a Lead Control Engineer, you will enjoy a rewarding role in a leading engineering company, who pride themselves on their culture that promotes personal development and ensures employee safety. With over 100 years of industry experience, they have honed their expertise to support blue chip clients across various sectors, positioning themselves at the forefront of value-added engineering. If you have held or are interested in the following roles, this Lead Controls Engineer position could be a perfect fit for you: Control Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, PLC Programmer, SCADA Engineer, or Senior Controls Engineer. For further information call Sharon Hill AE1

Leading UK Automation Solutions provider seeking an experienced Lead Engineer with excellent reputation for successfully delivering complete turnkey electrical automation projects multiple industries. Lead Engineer - Automation £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus, £6k car allowance, Bupa healthcare, pension Working on turnkey projects. Hybrid working available Excellent opportunity. Ref: 22245 Lead Engineer The Role: Ownership of the functional safety life cycle Supervision and motivation of teams of engineers (including external resources) Mentoring of graduate engineering, trainees and apprentices Collaboration with Project Managers including identification and mitigation of projects risks & technical change Take active involvement in development of internal standards and practices with a focus on continuous improvement & innovation Take complete ownership of the project at handover stage and maintain responsibility for all activities, including those delegated to other staff or sub-contractors Detailed software & electrical/controls concept design Organise CAD, manufacturing, test, despatch and commissioning activities during the course of the project Visits to customer sites where required to ensure smooth flow of the project Lead Engineer The Person: Essential to have a broad automation understanding with the capability to understand & manage projects from both a software & hardware perspective Competent with both Rockwell & Siemens packages Previous experience of industrial drive & control systems with good working knowledge of variable speed drives, PLC s & SCADA/HMI products Ability to manage & document the information required for a successful project Ideally from an industrial automation background working on continuous process lines with power electronics & excellent drives ability, however we are interested in Engineers from any industrial machinery background Strong communication skills & excellent team playing abilities Located in Shropshire, this role is commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford. Hybrid working is available. For further information call Sharon Hill AE1

This global, family owned engineering group supplies advanced mechatronic systems to the automotive sector. With a strong international presence and a focus on innovation, this company offers continuous professional development as well as competitive pay, and bonuses. A great environment for those seeking technical growth and long-term career development. Metrology Engineer £32,000 - £45,000 + Pension + 31 Days Holiday + Training Coventry Ref: 24848 Metrology Engineer - The Role: Plan and carry out annual internal and external re-qualification measurement to support product testing plan Carry out PSW measurement and testing in line with speciations and project timing plans Carry out measurement to support the Company's Goods Inwards Testing Plan and record the results in SAP Carry out internal PPAP measurement in line with specifications and project timing plans Provide support for problem resolution Provide data for statistical analysis Interface with customers/suppliers technical personnel as required Metrology Engineer - The Person: Ability to write programmes using PCDMIS Comprehensive understanding of engineering drawings and specifications Comprehensive knowledge of G,D&T Knowledge of statistical methods Ability to produce comprehensive reports using standard templates Use of basic measurement equipment Basic Knowledge of problem solving tools and techniques - 8D process, Ishikawa, FMEA etc. SAP Goods Receiving and Vendor Modules Located in the Coventry area, role would be commutable from Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and surrounding areas. 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 allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information call Sharon Hill AE1

Control Systems Engineer £45-60k Staffordshire Ref: 25122 An established automation engineering business is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of hard-wired and PLC/computer-based control systems. The role covers a wide range of materials handling and automated systems, from initial design through to on-site commissioning and customer handover. This is a technically varied position offering involvement across the full project lifecycle, working closely with engineering, project, and customer teams. Automation Software Engineer - The Role: Design and commission hard-wired and PLC-based control systems for automation and materials handling equipment Develop safe, reliable control systems in line with applicable UK, European, and international regulations Deliver control solutions on time and within budget Provide technical input and support to sales and project teams PLC & HMI software design, development, testing, and commissioning for small to large-scale automation systems Deliver customer training at operator and engineer level Provide ongoing technical support Automation Software Engineer - The Person: Minimum HNC / HND (or higher) in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering At least 5 years post-qualification experience in automation software engineering Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and Auto-ID systems Good working knowledge of industrial networking technologies Solid understanding of AC and DC motor control, including variable speed drives Experience with robot programming helpful Confident use of electrical test equipment Good understanding of mechanical equipment used in materials handling systems Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery environments Able to contribute to technical documentation Experience of Siemens TIA Portal is essential for this role Located in Tamworth, Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone and surrounding. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website For further information call Sarah Clarke AE1

An exciting opportunity to join a well established an successful manufacturing business based in Suffolk. They are a global leader, their machines are the system of choice for many well known sports facilities worldwide. As a key member of their dynamic engineering team, you will be designing and developing high quality, innovative, reliable, compliant and commercially competitive electrical control systems with intuitive, engaging interfaces. Controls Design Engineer £40,000 - £55,000 + relocation assistance Suffolk. Ref: 21435 Controls Design Engineer - The Role: Designing and developing high quality and reliable electrical control systems with engaging interfaces Producing, managing and maintaining reliable software for PLC, HMI and other devices Creating clear and accurate technical documentation (including schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring diagrams) Designing and conducting practical functional tests, reliability tests and user trials Ensuring electrical and controls compliance in international markets Investigating change requests using a thorough and methodical approach Continuous improvement of reliability and durability to support best in class warranty Providing electrical engineering design support to the rest of the business Controls Design Engineer - The Person: Degree educated in a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role designing industrial equipment Confidence with complex PLC and HMI programming (Schneider) Experience with Codesys platform is highly desirable Experience in the use of SolidWorks Electrical, Eplan Pro Panel, or AutoCAD electrical is desirable Knowledge of electrical/ machinery legislation, British Standards, European and International standards would be an advantage Familiar with design for assembly and design for serviceability Experience of using programs to gather, manipulate and analyse data for user feedback Sound knowledge of MRP, BOMs and product data management systems For more information contact Sharon Hill

This West Midlands-based company is seeking a Electrical Design Engineer to support in the delivering of cutting-edge automation and control projects. Dive into the automotive, materials handling and logistics sectors, working alongside a small yet rapidly developing team of experienced professionals. Be at the forefront of innovation, supporting large-scale robot assembly projects while exploring a variety of diverse sectors. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment and contribute to projects for leading UK manufacturers. Electrical Design Engineer £40,000 - £50,000 + BUPA, Flex-Time, Overtime, Gym Membership West Midlands Ref: 24870 Electrical Design Engineer - The Role: Use Electrical design CAD software to produce accurate, functional & cost-effective electrical systems designs Use discussions and technical documents to determine customer requirements Produce customer documentation - functional design specifications & system manuals Create accurate 2D layout drawings for electrical panel build system IO layout Liaise with suppliers to determine appropriate components selection Produce bills of materials (BOMs) accurately Support the commissioning team to ensure successful FAT and SAT Carry out design calculations either by hand or using software to verify suitability and performance Collaborate with the wider design teams and departments to improve functions and processes & participate in design reviews Electrical Design Engineer - The Person: HND level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or industry experience Extensive experience with Eplan electrical design software Experience with hand calculations for drive systems, electrical loadings and current ratings etc Excellent communication skills with excellent time management & the ability to prioritise workload Prior experience in bespoke/special purpose machine building and design Ability to deal with customers , suppliers and internal departments An understanding and experience of UKCA/CE Technical file creation including carrying out risk assessments This role is based in the West Midlands and would be commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Tamworth, Redditch etc. For further information call Sharon Hill

A great opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineers who has experience of machinery control systems. Flexible hours and hybrid working available! Join one of the UK's largest independent turnkey solutions providers, based in the West Midlands. A full service provider offering flexible solutions to the power generation and nuclear industries are seeking talented individuals to join their expanding team. Electrical Design Engineers £35000 - £60000 + Flexi-Time, Hybrid, Early Friday Finish West Midlands Ref: 24909 Electrical Design Engineers - The Role: Produce high quality, detailed control panel designs including the integration of PLC s, HMI s and Drive Systems Produce accurate documentation to support designs Complete projects within agreed timescales and budgets Produce technical/functional specifications Develop control systems from concept through to final design, installation & commissioning Electrical Design Engineers - The Person: Proficient in the use of an electrical CAD package such as AutoCAD / Promis-e, EPlan, RSWire Strong interpersonal and communication skills with analytical, design and problem solving capabilities Previous experience of IEC61508 standards advantageous HNC qualified Familiarity of working within a control panel build facility would be highly advantageous A hybrid position, located in West Midlands, this role would be commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Birmingham, Walsall and surrounding areas. Role would be suitable for Engineers with experience of any electrical design package including Autocad, RSView, Promis-e or Eplan. Engineers applying for this position must live in the UK and be eligible to gain security clearance. For further information call Sharon Hill AE2

This business is a key player in the nuclear sector, a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services providing critically important bespoke equipment for the UK's energy and defence industries. A supportive and growth orientated business offering a stable career. Panel Wirer/Electrical Fitter £32000 - £40000 + Overtime, Pension Wolverhampton OR Dudley based - West Midlands Ref: 24910 Panel Wirer/Electrical Fitter - The Role: Layout of electrical components within electrical control panels and on equipment framework. Installation of cable tray, trunking and conduits Testing of installations as and when required. Wiring of Electrical Control Panels, frame mounted components and specialised machinery. Correct use of hand tools, power tools, crimp tools to industry standards Be reactive to work when required which is electrical and non-electrical based. Able to read and interpret Electrical General Arrangement, Schematic and Wiring Drawings. Undertake mechanical fitting of electrical components and associated equipment. Fit wiring and wire control panels in accordance with supplied drawings. Measuring and marking out to specified drawing dimensions Keep site and equipment clean and in a safe condition. Panel Wirer/Electrical Fitter - The Person: Completed, as a minimum, a recognised training scheme or apprenticeship. Level 3 qualification. 18th Edition Electrical Safety Regulations preferred. Desirable skills: MEWP, PASMA, Harness, Forklift, Scissor lift, Scaffold inspection Able to work using own initiative Have previous experience wiring control panels and field wiring Ability to work within a team or independently. Self-motivated with the ability to meet set deadlines. The ideal candidates must be flexible to work shifts if required and overtime. There is also the opportunity to travel to different company sites. This position requires Engineers who are eligible to work in the UK and who can obtain security clearance. For further information call Sharon Hill