Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Industry: Engineering

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands �

Role purpose for Automation Engineer:

Working with the departmental engineers to provide engineering support across the business where required to meet identified needs and deliver solutions on a timely basis and within budget

Duties & responsibilities for Automation Engineer:

• Manage the design, specification and manufacture of process, assembly and test equipment for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones


• Management of internal projects to ensure they are achieved within agreed timeframes and to budget, providing regular updates and reports as required


• Produce required relevant internal documentation to company standards on a timely basis, ensuring accuracy


• Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes within allocated parameters to ensure minimum impact and loss of production time


• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilising knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards


• Collaborate with Production Managers and Engineers regarding product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods


• Liaise with suppliers to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials and parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards

Qualifications & experience for Automation Engineer:

• Minimum HNC/HND level in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering


• Successful completion of engineering Apprenticeship preferred


• Practical background, ideally trained as an Apprentice Engineer in a manufacturing environment


• Proven experience of working in a manufacturing environment essential


• Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics preferred


• Understanding lean principles and continuous improvement tools advantageous


• Familiar with ISO 9001, knowledge of ISO 14001 would be advantageous.


• CAD skills, AutoCAD or 3D CAD advantageous

Interviews available immediately for the most suitable Automation Engineer candidates