Automation Engineer

  • Hays Engineering
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

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 Control Logix) within an automated machinery environment.
Offering a very competitive and negotiable package, with a wide range of benefits, this is an excellent time to join an expert in their field.

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
  • Completion of the FAT document and 'as-built' electrical documentation.
  • Assistance with engineering queries and manufacturing quality problems, as required.

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 Control Logix - Other experience will be accepted
  • Ability to commission machinery
  • Open to occasional international travel.
  • Experience offering remote technical support.


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