About this role
Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year
Requirements
- Experience in Automation, Controls, Manufacturing Software or Production Support Engineering
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with industrial robotic systems
- Knowledge of HMIs, vision systems and automated machinery
- A structured approach to fault-finding and root cause analysis
- Experience improving automated manufacturing equipment and processes
- Ability to lead technical investigations and deliver long-term solutions
- Collaborative approach and willingness to mentor others
- Direct experience with every listed technology is not essential; a strong automation background and ability to quickly understand and improve complex systems are more important
Responsibilities
- Support and enhance automated manufacturing and assembly systems
- Program, modify and fault-find PLC-controlled equipment
- Develop and improve robotic manufacturing processes
- Diagnose complex automation and software issues
- Optimise machine performance, uptime and production efficiency
- Support vision systems, HMIs and associated control systems
- Deliver continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations
- Work with production and engineering teams to solve technical challenges
- Mentor and coach engineers across the department
- Drive best practice across automation, controls and robotics
Technologies
- Support
- PLC
- Robotics
- C++
More
We are recruiting for a senior automation engineering role in Portsmouth, within a highly advanced, technology-led manufacturing environment where automation is central to business growth. The role focuses on developing, optimising and supporting robotic production systems, with the opportunity to influence future automation, robotics and manufacturing technology. Systems include Mitsubishi iQ-R PLCs, industrial robotics, vision inspection systems, HMI platforms, servo systems, RFID technology, inverters and high-speed automated manufacturing equipment. We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, additional Christmas shutdown leave, a pension scheme, life assurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, ongoing technical development and training, and the opportunity to shape future automation and robotics projects.
last updated 43 week of 2026