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Test Engineer £35-45k + Pension Essex. Ref: 25427 Are you an experienced Test Engineer looking for a varied role where your expertise genuinely makes a difference? We are supporting a specialist engineering business delivering power management and control systems for some of the world's most demanding applications, including marine and defence sectors. Following a period of investment, they have a newly created Test Engineer role to become a key part of the engineering team. As the company continues to grow, there is now a clear need for a dedicated specialist to take ownership of testing activities and support both production and engineering teams. Test Engineer - The Role: Reporting into the Production Manager, you will be responsible for testing, fault-finding and validating electronic and electrical control systems used in highly specialised applications. The role combines production testing, returned equipment investigation and software functionality testing, requiring a methodical engineer who enjoys solving technical problems. Testing embedded software using a black-box functional testing approach Developing and executing test procedures based on functional specifications Testing and inspecting electronic and electrical products prior to dispatch Diagnosing and repairing customer-returned equipment, including legacy and obsolete systems Fault-finding on analogue and digital electronic systems Maintaining and configuring test equipment and test environments Completing production and quality documentation Providing feedback to engineering teams to support product improvements Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business Test Engineer - The Person: We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-focused Test Engineer who enjoys investigating faults and working through technical challenges methodically. Ideally 3 years' experience in a Test Engineer position Experience testing electronic and electrical products Strong fault-finding skills on analogue and digital systems Experience of black-box testing methodologies The ability to work independently and manage your own workload If you are a Test Engineer seeking a technically varied role within a specialist engineering business where your contribution will be highly valued, we would like to hear from you. You will join a close-knit engineering business where individuals are trusted to make decisions, contribute to ideas and take ownership of work. Located in Essex, this role would be commutable from Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich, Manningtree, Witham, Braintree, Harwich and Sudbury. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.

Automation Engineer - Manufacturing To £60k + Benefits. Greater Manchester. Ref: 25440 Attractive Pension (4% Employee Contribution, 7% employer contribution) Half-day Friday, Employee Assistance, Additional Holidays & Long Service Rewards, Life Assurance, Wellbeing Initiatives, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free on-site Parking, On-site EV Charging points Do you want to help drive the future of robotic manufacturing and automation within a world-class engineering environment? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly advanced manufacturing operation, supporting the implementation of automated welding, robotic assembly and large-scale production automation projects. Working within a dedicated Manufacturing Engineering team, you ll play a key role in developing innovative automated manufacturing solutions, improving production efficiency and supporting the introduction of cutting-edge robotic systems within a complex engineering environment. Perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on automation, process optimisation and continuous improvement within large-scale manufacturing. Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - The Role: Identify and implement automation opportunities across welding and fabrication operations Support specification and procurement of robotic welding cells, CNC fabrication centres and automated handling systems Lead installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities Develop and optimise robot programs for complex manufacturing applications Utilise Off-Line Programming (OLP) software to minimise downtime during new product introduction (NPI) Troubleshoot PLCs and HMI systems to support automated manufacturing processes Analyse production data to improve cycle times, efficiency and product quality Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Develop SOPs, FMEAs and technical documentation for automated systems Support cross-functional engineering, production and maintenance teams Automation Engineer - Manufacturing - What We re Looking For: HND or Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Mechatronics Experience with industrial Robotics (ABB) and PLC systems (Siemens) Background within automated manufacturing or engineering environments Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation Experience with NPI, automation integration and production improvement activities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams Knowledge of manufacturing safety and compliance standards Desirable experience includes: Robotic welding, CNC machining or automated fabrication systems Six Sigma or Lean certification Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing technologies Heavy manufacturing experience within defence, automotive or aerospace sectors Why Join? Work on advanced automation and robotic manufacturing technology Opportunity to lead innovative automation and continuous improvement projects Technically challenging environment with excellent long-term career development Strong collaborative engineering culture Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and advanced production systems Opportunity to influence future manufacturing processes and operational excellence Interested? Located in Greater Manchester, this role would be commutable from Manchester, Oldham, Stockport, Rochdale and other surrounding If you re looking for a role where you can combine automation expertise, robotics and manufacturing innovation within a highly advanced engineering environment, we d love to speak with you , please contact Sharon Hill.

Controls & Automation Engineer (Rockwell) £50-60k + Pension + Healthcare Excellent Training & Development Compressed hours - Work Alternate Fridays Gloucestershire. Ref: 25489 Are you a Controls Engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from concept to commissioning, who enjoys the opportunity to get paid to travel internationally? This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer of specialist automated machinery, working on bespoke equipment supplied to leading manufacturers around the world. You'll be part of a small, highly skilled engineering team responsible for developing PLC, HMI and motion control systems for both new machine builds and existing equipment upgrades. You'll have genuine involvement across the full project life cycle from programming and testing through to customer commissioning and support. The role also offers the chance to travel internationally, commissioning machinery at customer sites and solving real-world engineering challenges. Expect around 4-5 trips per year, typically lasting 2-3 weeks. Travel mainly to North & South America. Controls Engineer - The Role: Programming PLC, HMI and motion control systems for automated machinery Developing control solutions from scratch as well as modifying existing applications Supporting machine testing and commissioning activities Working with technologies including Rockwell Logix, Siemens control systems and safety PLCs Assisting with customer installations and fault resolution at sites across the globe Collaborating closely with mechanical, electrical and service engineering teams Controls Engineer - The Person: Experience programming PLC and HMI systems - Rockwell is preferred, Siemens considered Motion control experience Background within automation, special purpose machinery, manufacturing, robotics or related industries Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex engineering issues Willingness to travel internationally several times per year This is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in growth, technology and engineering capability, where your work will directly influence projects delivered to major international customers. Located in Gloucestershire, this role would be commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Stonehouse, Dursley, Worcester, Malvern, Evesham, Ledbury, Cirencester, Chepstow and Swindon. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke.

Controls & Automation Engineer £40-65k + Allowances, 5% Pension, Expenses Oxfordshire Ref: 25237 An established global engineering and automation specialist is expanding its European team by hiring an additional Controls & Automation Engineer. Known for delivering advanced control systems integration projects across 40+ countries, the business has built a strong reputation for technical excellent, innovation and high-performance industrial solutions. Controls & Automation Engineer - The Role: This is a hands-on engineering role where you ll work across the full lifecycle of control system projects from design and development through to testing and commissioning. You ll be working with modern PLC and SCADA technologies, contributing to complex automation systems used in real-world, global applications. Design, program, test, and commission PLC control systems Develop SCADA and HMI applications Troubleshoot and optimise existing automation systems Support installation and commissioning activities Work with modern SCADA platforms such as Ignition and WinCC Contribute to control strategies and system architecture Controls & Automation Engineer - The Person: We are seeking applications from Control Systems Engineers preferably skilled with Siemens TIA portal who are looking for a stable, cash rich company who will provide you with a laid back, flexible environment along with plenty of support for development. You will have: Solid ability to write PLC & HMI from concept Preferably you will also be competent with SCADA software design Ability to understand and modify electrical drawings Previous site experience including commissioning Competent to work autonomously Have excellent customer facing skills This is an office based position. Standard working hours are 7.30-4.30 with an early Friday finish. All expenses are covered along with an additional daily allowance when on-site. On a 25% travel year, you can expect to add an additional £6k to your salary. Any weekends worked/travelled are returned to you as TOIL and are available to take as rest days before returning to work following a trip. 5% Pension, 24 days Holiday and Annual Profit Share c£1-3k dependent. Located in Oxfordshire, this role is commutable from within and around the following areas: Oxford, Swindon, Newbury, Wantage, Chippenham and Cirencester. For further information call Sarah Clarke