Automation Project Engineer

Job Opportunity: Automation Project Engineer Location: Near Dunball / Wembdon / Bridgwater Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE, slight flexibility) Join a global leader in complex mechanical equipment as we strengthen our automation capability at our Bridgwater site. We're looking for a hands-on Automation Project Engineer to deliver automation projects and optimise existing manufacturing equipment. About the Role:

• Deliver automation projects from scope and specification through to commissioning and handover
• Work with suppliers to introduce new automated equipment and production capability
• Support, upgrade, and fault-find on legacy machinery including presses, CNC machines, ovens, and robotics
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and optimise current equipment performance
• Improve data collection from semi-automated equipment
• 50% new projects 50% existing equipment improvement

What We're Looking For:

• HNC / HND in Electrical, Automation or related Engineering discipline
• PLC experience (Siemens TIA Portal desirable, any PLC platform considered)
• Strong fault-finding and hands-on automation experience in manufacturing
• Experience delivering projects across the full lifecycle
• Confident working with suppliers and cross-functional teams

What's in It for You:

• Salary up to £45,000 with flexibility
• Hybrid working
• Ownership of impactful automation projects
• Opportunity to modernise and optimise site equipment
• Supportive, engineering-driven environment

If you're passionate about automation, project delivery, and improving manufacturing performance, we'd love to hear from you.