PLC / Automation Design Engineer
📍 Cleckheaton | £50,000 + Excellent Package | Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Are you a skilled Automation Engineer with a passion for PLC design and control systems? Do you have a background in manufacturing and want to work on complex, high-impact projects in heavy industry and the chemical sector?
We’re working with a highly respected engineering company based in Brighouse, supplying automation and control solutions to the heavy industrial and chemical markets. With a strong project pipeline and continued growth, they’re now looking to bring in a talented PLC / Automation Design Engineer to join their expert team.
⚙️ The Role: You’ll be responsible for designing and developing PLC-based control systems from concept to completion, supporting a range of industrial automation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Designing and programming PLC and HMI systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
- Developing control system architecture and producing supporting documentation
- Working closely with electrical design engineers, project managers, and clients
- Supporting factory testing, commissioning, and occasional site visits
- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and site safety requirements
🧠 What We’re Looking For:
- Strong experience in PLC programming and automation design
- Background in a manufacturing, process, or industrial environment
- Knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and system integration
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings (EPlan/AutoCAD experience a bonus)
- Hands-on, solutions-driven mindset with a collaborative approach
💰 What’s On Offer:
- Salary of £50,000 per annum
- Excellent package including pension, bonus, and development opportunities
- Stable, growing business with long-term customer relationships
- Varied project work with strong technical challenge and autonomy
This is an ideal role for a confident
PLC / Automation Engineer looking to take ownership of design-led projects and work across a wide range of technically demanding sectors.
Interested? Apply now or contact us for more details – all enquiries are handled in strict confidence.
