Senior Automation Engineer

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

For further information and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at or email

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Description: We are hiring for our client, a top manufacturing company based in their new office in Belfast, which produces high-quality automation solutions that impact the execution of real-world machinery and processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking team.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  • Attractive Salary + competitive benefits
  • Flexible/Hybrid Working Hours
  • Career Advancement and Continuous Training Opportunities
  • The Role:

    • Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.
    • Develop software for bespoke machines and manufacturing systems using Siemens & Allen Bradley.
    • Interact with customers to understand and meet technical requirements.
    • Assess existing technologies and processes to enhance performance.
    • Design and deliver top-tier automation solutions.
    • Provide technical support to operations.
    • Collaborate with a team and mentor junior engineers.
    • Document projects and manage change control.
    • Independently manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
    • Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

    The Person:

    • Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science, or equivalent.
    • 5+ years of industry experience.
    • Preferable experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, FT View, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal/Step7, OSI PI Historian, VBA.
    • Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP is advantageous.
    • Cisco Networking qualification and/or VMware or equivalent is a plus.
    • Familiarity with robotics and safety standards is a bonus.
    • Strong knowledge of automation principles and procedures.
    • Ambitious, confident, and professional with excellent communication and organizational skills.
    • Exceptional problem-solving skills.

    The Rewards:

    • Competitive salary + benefits.
    • Flexible and hybrid working hours.
    • Continuous training and career development opportunities.
    • Innovative and creative work environment focused on work/life balance.
    • Exposure to a variety of projects in all industry sectors using the latest technology and software.

    Next Steps: For further information and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at or email Visit our website for a full list of engineering opportunities.

    Skills:lead automation engineer senior automation engineer automation engineer senior controls engineer lead controls engineer

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    Posted: August 10th, 2026