Automation & Controls Engineer

Up to £65,000

25 Days Holiday

Monday-Friday Days

Training/Development

Pension

We are working with a leading FMCG manufacturer in Oxfordshire who is looking for an automation/controls engineer to join their team. This role will be key to the development and growth on the site and help aid CI projects on their current processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program, maintain, and optimise PLCs
• Develop and troubleshoot industrial robot programs
• CI - Improve cycle times, reduce waste, and boost system reliability through program updates.
• Lead automation improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Create and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, schematics)
• Train production and maintenance staff on automation
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations

Requirements:

• Experience in automation engineering across manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience in PLC and/or robotic programming
• Strong electrical systems knowledge.
• Proven track record of process improvement and technical support.
• Competent in producing and managing technical documentation.