Role - Automation Engineer

Salary - £55k - £65k

Area – Northampton

Benefits

• Retention bonus up to £1000

• 4x Life Assurance• Company sick pay scheme

• Pension• 23 days holiday + bank holidays• Free hot drinks

• Retail discounts

• Medicash health plan

Position Summary

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance. This role will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to integrate new automation systems, optimize existing equipment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, and implement automation systems (robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, vision systems, etc.) to support manufacturing operations.

* Provide hands-on troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance support for automated equipm...