Lead Controls & Automation Engineer
Job Title: Lead Controls&Automation EngineerRole Function: Group Electrical Controls Engineering Function – Devcelopment ProjectsManufacturing Automation & Capital Controls Automation ProjectsClient: Global category leader in FMCG Manufacturing, Process and PackagingJob Location: North West / West Lancashire Wigan areaSalary: Target band of £60,000 – £70,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits & Healthcare and car use for businessAre you a Senior Automation Engineer who enjoys designing solutions, delivering innovative improvement automation projects and influencing the future direction of manufacturing technology? Looking for a hands on site based automation development & delivery role?Develop an automation development plan and deliver that plan with business support.A Lead Automation Project Engineer to join a central engineering Electrical team and responsible for developing and implementing automation solutions across a major manufacturing site. Operate as the automation technical authority, leading automation investment projects, developing engineering standards and helping shape the future automation strategySupporting and leading new automation projects, expansion of process manufacturing capacity, upgrades to PLC and SCADA systems, new equipment specification, systems integration, development of automation architecture, supporting group-wide standardisation, supplier management and future digitalisation initiativesYou’ll work closely with engineering teams, equipment suppliers and system integrators to deliver innovative and reliable automation solutions that improve performance, efficiency and capability across this site that is undergoing multi-million pound investment.Role Duties& Responsibilities – Lead Controls&Automation EngineerCapital Projects & Automation Capability DevelopmentLead the automation elements of major capital investment,concept through to commissioningDesign and specify PLC, SCADA and automation solutionsAutomation Standards Development – Specify what PLCs, controls, sensors and softwareDevelop technical specifications for new equipment and control systemsEnsure projects are delivered to agreed cost, quality and performance targetsSupport technology investment and modernisation initiativesTechnical LeadershipAct as the automation Subject Matter Expert across engineering projectsReview and challenge supplier proposals and technical solutionsProvide specialist controls and automation expertise to project teamsSupport future technology evaluation and implementationAutomation Standards & ArchitectureDevelop and maintain automation engineering standardsEnsure consistency across multiple manufacturing sitesSupport development of OT architecture and control system strategiesDrive standardisation and long-term reliability improvementsSupplier & Stakeholder ManagementManage external systems integrators and automation suppliersReview quotations and technical submissionsEnsure supplier solutions align with business requirements and standardsCoaching electrical automation engineers & Continuous ImprovementSupport and mentor Automation EngineersEssential Experience – Lead Automation Project EngineerAutomation project delivery within a manufacturing environmentPLC programming and controls engineering experienceSiemens TIA Portal experienceExperience working with Siemens and/or Rockwell PLC platformsCapital project (CapEx) delivery experienceAutomation system design and specification, writing functional design specsSupplier or systems integrator managementThink strategically rather than simply maintaining existing systemsYou have designed PLC controls systemsComfortable challenging suppliers and driving standardsEnjoy working across multiple sites and projects if requiredTechnical Skills – Lead Controls & Automation EngineerExperience with some or all of the following:Siemens TIA PortalSiemens S7 PLCsRockwell / Allen Bradley PLCsSCADA SystemsAVEVA InTouch / WonderwareProfiNETIndustrial NetworkingOT Architecture & Control Systems DesignIdeal Backgrounds include Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Processing, Packaging, Process Manufacturing.Suitable job titles may include, Automation Development Engineer, Automation Project Engineer, Lead Automation Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Controls Project Engineer, Group Automation Engineer, Automation, Systems Engineer, Capital Projects Engineer (Automation)What’s On Offer – Lead Controls & Automation Engineer£60,000 – £70,000 Basic SalaryAnnual Bonus 10%Pension SchemeHealthcare BenefitsSome Hybrid Working prefer onsite focusSignificant Capital Projects ExposureOpportunity to influence automation strategy across a major manufacturing groupIf you’re an Automation Project Engineer, Lead Controls Engineer or Group Automation Engineer looking to move into a highly visible, multi-site engineering role where you can shape automation strategy and deliver major technology projects, we’d be delighted to hear from you.Please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or email
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