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Automation / Controls Engineer

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Huddersfield, United Kingdomfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Sept 2026
💰 £60,000/yr

About the role

Pay: £60,000.00 per year

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an Automation / Controls Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining, improving and developing automated production systems.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain, fault-find and improve automated manufacturing equipment.

* Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls and PLC faults.

* Support automation projects, upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Work with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and industrial control systems.

* Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and production teams.

* Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

The Ideal Candidate:

* Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

* Strong electrical and controls/automation knowledge.

* Experience with PLC fault-finding and programming.

* Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.

* A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

* Relevant electrical/engineering qualifications are desirable.

This role is working Monday - Friday - Days only (8:00am - 16:00pm.)

Contact Laura or Holly for more information.

Questech Recruitment Ltd

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