Industrial Automation Systems Engineer

Our client is a large, modern manufacturing site operating in a highly regulated environment. The organisation runs complex production processes supported by a mature engineering function, with a strong focus on safety, quality, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement. For this position, we are looking for an Industrial Automation Systems Engineer to help maintain and improve a site-wide industrial automation landscape. The role combines day-to-day reliability support with structured lifecycle and change management, ensuring automation systems remain secure, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities: Maintain the continuity, performance, and security of industrial automation systems in an operational manufacturing environment. Provide technical support for automation-related incidents, troubleshooting issues to restore operations quickly and safely. Review technical changes and project deliverables to ensure they meet engineering standards, validation expectations, and site requirements. Lead and contribute to root-cause investigations, using structured continuous improvement methods to prevent recurrence and reduce unplanned downtime.

Coordinate lifecycle, change, and maintenance activities in collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations stakeholders. Manage and align external contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is delivered in line with internal standards and best practices. Act as a technical subject matter expert across Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 automation systems and related infrastructure. Create and deliver training or knowledge-sharing sessions to strengthen internal automation capability.

Requirements: Experience supporting and improving industrial automation systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Understanding of change management, lifecycle management, and maintenance processes within engineering/automation. Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and drive structured root-cause analysis. Comfort working with multiple stakeholders (engineering, maintenance, production, project teams, and suppliers). Knowledge of industrial automation architectures across Levels 2–4 (site systems and infrastructure).

Strong communication skills, including the ability to document and explain technical topics clearly.

Other Information: This is an on-site position within a production environment, working closely with local engineering and operations teams. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.