Process Automation Engineer (12 Month FTC) | £55,000 – £65,000 + Benefits | Location: Croydon

We are recruiting a Process Automation Engineer on behalf of a highly successful manufacturing business experiencing significant growth and investment across its operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer and play a key role in delivering automation and process improvement projects across a modern production environment. The position will focus on identifying, developing and implementing automation and process improvement solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity and operational efficiency across the manufacturing operation.

The role would suit candidates from manufacturing, FMCG, food, pharmaceutical, chemicals, plastics, packaging, medical device, automotive or other industrial production environments.

The role:

• Lead automation projects from concept through to commissioning and handover • Design and implement automation solutions to improve manufacturing performance • Identify, evaluate and implement process improvement opportunities through automation, digital technologies and engineering solutions • Identify opportunities to automate manual or repetitive processes • Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget • Work with suppliers, OEMs and system integrators to specify, procure and implement solutions • Support the development of future automation and digital manufacturing initiatives • Improve operational performance through the use of PLCs, control systems, sensors, robotics and monitoring technologies • Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and IT teams • Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with health, safety and machine safety requirements • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards and operating procedures • Support data capture, reporting and system integration to improve operational visibility and decision-making • Drive continuous improvement through automation, process optimisation and innovation

Candidate requirements:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience within Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical, Controls, Process or Production Engineering • Experience delivering automation, manufacturing improvement or process optimisation projects within a manufacturing or industrial environment • Strong project management and stakeholder management skills • Experience working with PLCs, HMI, SCADA or industrial control systems • Experience managing suppliers, contractors and external partners • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple priorities • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business benefits

• Experience with robotics, machine vision systems or advanced sensing technologies • Knowledge of MES, IIoT, Industry 4.0 or digital manufacturing platforms • Experience within manufacturing engineering, process engineering, continuous improvement or industrial automation environments • Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP • Understanding of machine safety and functional safety standards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international manufacturer investing heavily in automation, technology and operational excellence. The role offers genuine project ownership and the opportunity to make a visible impact within a highly successful business.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.

Keywords: Process Automation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Project Engineer, Industrial Automation Engineer, PLC Engineer, Manufacturing Improvement Engineer

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