Automation engineer Work, Jobs in Blacon, Chs (with Salaries)

Automation Engineer
Alkegen —Holywell
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Continuous improvement
4d
Product Manager - Search Relevance & Ranking
Forge Holiday Group Ltd —Chester
- £65,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Product management
- AI
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AI Engineer
Iceland —Deeside
- Full-time
- Research
- Machine learning
- AI
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Data Analyst/Engineer
Bank of America —Chester
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Scripting
- Employee assistance programme
Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
Engineering Solutions & Automation Ltd —Prescot
- £25,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Engineer II, Digital Services Remote Operations
Schneider Electric —Warrington
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Annual leave
Automation Engineer
Contec —Chester
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Programmable logic controllers
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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PLC & Industrial Automation Engineer
On-Site Energy Ltd —Liverpool
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- No degree
- Work from home
- Sick pay
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10d
Engineer - IT Manufacturing Execution
Elanco —Liverpool
- Azure
- Engineering
- ERP systems
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QA Automation Engineer
The Granite Group —Liverpool
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
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Automation & Control Field Engineer
Schneider Electric —Warrington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
2d
Junior QA Engineer
The Granite Group —Liverpool
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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14d
Engineering Shift Supervisor (4-on-4-off)
Deeside Cereals —Deeside
- £57,502 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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Senior ServiceNow AI Engineer
QVC —Liverpool
- Full-time
- In-person
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, AMZL - Warrington
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Warrington
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
9d
Infrastructure Engineer
Love2shop —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Azure
- Windows
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
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Principal Platform Engineer
The Very Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- Employee discount
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Control, Instrumentation & OT Technician - Holford
Uniper —Middlewich
- £53,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Senior QA Automation Engineer
The Granite Group —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Flexible schedule
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E&I Design Engineer
Aughton Automation Ltd —Liverpool
- £35,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- System design
- Free parking
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Automation Engineer

Alkegen -
Holywell

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Qualifications

Cost management
Technical troubleshooting
Technical project or programme management experience
Process automation systems
Machinery breakdown fault-finding
Quality management change control procedures
Engineering
Health and safety experience within manufacturing industry
Electrical engineering
Technical support
Instrumentation and control experience
Programmable logic controllers
Continuous improvement
Quality control
Ethernet
NVQ
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Permit-to-work compliance
Manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Electrical Engineering
Leadership
Project management experience
Lean manufacturing
Planned maintenance

Full job description

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Want to join a truly global company with over 37 manufacturing facilities around the world? Want to be part of a forward thinking, progressive organisation that is growing at an extraordinary pace? Why not become part of an organisation that truly cares about its commitment to its customers and its fellow colleagues.

Alkegen is a global leader in high-performance specialty fibers and inorganic materials used in high-temperature industrial, automotive and fire protection applications. We have nearly 80 years' experience in providing innovative solutions to our customers' application problems across several different business sectors. Our products are known universally for their quality and proven performance with names like Fiberfrax® ceramic fiber products, revolutionary low bio-persistent Insulfrax® and Isofrax®.

Our purpose, mission and values are based on our commitment to produce high quality products that help our customers save energy, reduce pollution and improve fire safety

Job Requirements:

Safety

Understanding of Machinery Safety Standards and Risk Assessment processes
Knowledge of Permit to Work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Electrical Safety Rules and Safe Isolation procedures

Technical Qualifications

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline (essential)
Time-served Electrical/Controls Engineer apprenticeship (desirable)
Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations) desirable

Control Systems Experience

Proven experience programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintaining PLC-controlled equipment (essential)
Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron or equivalent PLC platforms (essential)
Experience developing and modifying HMI and SCADA systems (essential)
Experience with industrial communications networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus or similar (essential)
Experience with servo drives, VSDs, motion control and instrumentation systems (desirable)

Project Management

Proven experience delivering automation and controls projects from concept through commissioning (essential)
Experience managing contractors, project budgets, schedules and technical specifications (desirable)

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience (essential)
Six Sigma Yellow Belt or equivalent (desirable)

Manufacturing Knowledge

Experience working within a manufacturing environment (essential)
Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and problem-solving tools (essential)
Experience working within ISO9001 and/or IATF16949 environments (desirable)

Responsibilities

Safety

Ensure all automation, controls and electrical systems comply with site safety standards and legal requirements
Lead machinery safety assessments, electrical safety improvements and Management of Change (MOC) activities
Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Promote safe working practices, permit-to-work compliance, LOTO and contractor safety management

Quality

Develop and maintain control systems that support consistent product quality and process stability
Investigate process and equipment issues using root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions
Support quality improvement initiatives through automation and data-driven process control
Ensure all automation changes are documented, tested and validated in line with quality requirements

Cost

Identify and implement automation solutions that reduce waste, energy consumption and operating costs
Support preventive maintenance strategies to minimise unplanned downtime and repair costs
Manage automation project budgets and ensure effective use of engineering resources
Drive efficiency improvements through equipment optimisation and process standardisation

Delivery

Improve equipment reliability, OEE and manufacturing throughput through automation and controls improvements
Lead automation and capital projects from design through commissioning and handover
Provide technical support to minimise downtime and restore production quickly during equipment failures
Work with operations teams to identify and remove process bottlenecks

Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using automation, data analysis and engineering best practices
Identify opportunities for new technologies and digital solutions to improve manufacturing performance
Develop and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to support operational excellence
Contribute to site improvement roadmaps and long-term engineering strategies

People

Provide technical leadership and expertise across automation, controls and electrical systems
Coach and support maintenance and operations teams in fault finding and equipment operation
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, contractors and equipment supplier
Support skills development and knowledge sharing to improve overall engineering capability

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