Automation Engineer

Bedford Salary - £ - Negotiable DOE Monday - Friday Your new company: Based in Bedford, you will be joining a well-known and growing manufacturing business specialising in large-scale automated machinery manufacturing. Due to increased business and continuous growth, they are now recruiting for an Automation Engineer with experience with PLC/HMI systems (Siemens S7 or Rockwell ControlLogix) within an automated machinery environment. This role would suit an experienced automation/electrical or multi-skilled engineer who is able to design electrical circuits and manage the PLC Commissioning stage through to final installation and support. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Carry out electrical engineering design and software development on machinery Carry out PLC commissioning and support global installations (4-5 trips/year) Collaborate across departments and liaise directly with customers Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues Compiling of BOM's This is a summed-up list, and other responsibilities and duties will be required. Skills & Experience required: Experience in a similar role, within an automated machinery environment Experience with Siemens S7 and/or Rockwell ControlLogix. Ability to commission machinery Open to occasional international travel. Experience offering remote technical support. What you need to do now if you're interested in this role: Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us now on 01603580180 for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: Bedford, South East, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025