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Jobster • England, United Kingdom
Salary: 120 days per year
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer (PLC Programmer), Permanent position
Stack/tools: Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000; PLC and HMI programming; SCADA/MES interfaces; documentation and handover processes
Deliver PLC and HMI programs per standards and control concepts; own control system functionality across projects
Onsite commissioning from I/O testing to final handover; provide installation/commissioning feedback and reports
Collaborate with customers, project managers, SCADA/MES teams; train operators/maintenance; develop as-built docs and HMI translations
2+ years in automation/PLC programming; hands-on PLC/HMI experience
Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000
Willingness/ability to travel internationally (~120 days/year)
Able to work independently and in a team; structured, safety-focused, quality-minded
Experience with SCADA and/or MES; experience in global/fast-paced projects
Contribution to standardisation, product development, and knowledge sharing
Experience with multi-project environments and commissioning across sites
Location & work type: North East; Permanent role; global travel ~120 days/year
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Employment Type: Permanent
Travel: Global travel required (approx. 120 days per year)
Location: North East
Salary: 40,000 – 45,000
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer (PLC Programmer) to deliver high-quality control system solutions across multiple automation projects. You will take ownership of PLC and HMI functionality, working closely with customers, project managers, and internal engineering teams from development through to commissioning and handover.
This role involves hands-on engineering, global commissioning, and close collaboration within a structured yet fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver PLC and HMI programs in line with company standards and control concepts Take responsibility for control system functionality across assigned projects Work on multiple projects in parallel throughout the year Collaborate with customers to deliver functional automation solutions Coordinate with SCADA/MES engineers on signal interfaces when required Carry out onsite commissioning from I/O testing to final handover Provide installation and commissioning feedback and reports to the Project Manager Train customer operators and maintenance teams Supply as-built documentation and support functional descriptions and HMI translations Contribute to standardisation, product development, and knowledge sharing
Essential
Qualifications & Requirements
Educated as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Electrical/Electronics Engineer, or similar Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar automation or PLC programming role Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 Strong PLC and HMI programming experience Willing and able to travel internationally (approx. 120 days per year) Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Structured, safety-focused approach with attention to quality Willing to carry out hands-on work, including tasks outside normal scope when required Experience with SCADA and/or MES systems Experience working in a global or fast-paced project environment
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