Automation Engineer (Brighter Foods) | THG Manufacturing

Overview

As Automation Engineer, you join Brighter Foods X THG Manufacturing to drive performance of a new automated factory. You own automation systems, interrogate PLCs, and resolve faults to improve reliability and efficiency. You’ll develop and mentor teammates to support a 24/7 operation while providing hands-on electrical fault-finding. The role blends hands-on engineering with collaboration to push operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimise automated machinery for maximum uptime and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, fault-find, and repair automation and electrical systems
• Design and implement custom automation solutions to improve production performance
• Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Program, configure, and integrate new equipment within existing control systems
• Collaborate with OEMs and suppliers to enhance current automation processes
• Provide technical guidance and training to the wider engineering team
• Ensure all work complies with safety and regulatory requirements
• Perform PLC and electrical diagnostics to identify and resolve system issues

Key requirements

• Proven experience with automated machinery in FMCG/manufacturing
• Degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Experience with SQL, Python, or Java
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; proactive about optimisation and reliability
• Experience managing automation or engineering projects (advantageous)
• Collaborative mindset with commitment to developing others and driving excellence

• Collaborative
• Proactive problem-solving
• Mentoring and training
• PLC programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• SQL
• Python

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