605 Automation Professional jobs in the United Kingdom

• Design and develop automation solutions for manufacturing processes, including PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Specify, select, and integrate robotic systems, vision systems, and other automated equipment.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, and validation of new automated lines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing automation systems to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, and operational manuals.
• Implement process improvements and optimization strategies using automation technologies to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and maintenance, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical training and support to operational and maintenance staff on automated systems.
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology, including Industry 4.0 concepts, IoT, and AI in manufacturing.
• Ensure all automation projects comply with safety regulations and company standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process automation engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., FANUC, KUKA) and machine vision systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Willingness to work on-site in Sunderland.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex industrial automation systems, including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI.
• Develop and maintain automation software, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and adherence to standards.
• Configure and troubleshoot control systems and associated hardware.
• Specify and select automation hardware and software components.
• Manage automation projects from conception through to commissioning, including scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior automation engineers.
• Develop and execute validation and testing plans for automation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, maintenance, IT) to integrate automation solutions.
• Ensure automation systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot automation issues remotely and provide ongoing support.
• Stay abreast of new automation technologies and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of automation strategies and roadmaps.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in industrial automation engineering, with a significant portion in a lead or senior capacity.
• Proficiency with multiple PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Strong programming skills in languages relevant to automation (e.g., ladder logic, structured text, C).
• Experience with industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
• Proven project management skills and experience managing automation projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effective remote collaboration.
• Experience with robotics and motion control is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

The Company: 

• p>The company is a well-known manufacturer within the Automation industry and Process Control sectors. 

• They offer fantastic career progression opportunities and are present in over 70 countries and employ over 5,000 staff worldwide. 

• Market leader in Industry 4.0. 

• Full manufacturer training is provided, on state of the art process instrumentation.  

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• Rare opportunity to join a market leader in a senior sales role. 

Benefits of the Sales Specialist – Process Automation 

£70k basic salary 

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• £84k OTE 

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• Fully expensed company car 

• Pension 

• 25 days annual leave + bank holiday’s 

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• Laptop 

• Mobile 

The Role of Sales Specialist – Process Automation 

Tasked with strategically growing the food and beverage sales across the UK.  

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• This is a high-profile role that will be responsible for coordinating projects and being the “go-to” person in the sales team. 

• Identifying large end user business within key food and beverage manufacturing sectors. 

• Technical guru for flow, level, pressure instrumentation projects.  

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• Regular travel and overnight stays within the UK plus occasional international travel will be required.  

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• An industry sector with huge potential makes this a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career with a worldclass employer. 

The Ideal Person for the Sales Specialist – Process Automation 

Ideally educated to a minimum of ONC/HNC standard 

• You should possess a strong knowledge of process automation and the food and beverage sector. 

• Gravitas and knowledge of key customers. 

• Willing to work with the wider sales team on niche applications and projects. 

If you think the role of Sales Specialist – Process Automation is for you, apply now! 

Consultant: Darren Wrigley 

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

About On Target 

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally. 

• Designing and developing automated manufacturing systems and processes.
• Programming and configuring Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other automation hardware.
• Integrating robots, sensors, and vision systems into production lines.
• Developing HMI/SCADA systems for process monitoring and control.
• Troubleshooting and debugging automation software and hardware issues.
• Optimising existing automated processes for efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conducting feasibility studies and recommending appropriate automation technologies.
• Developing technical documentation, including P&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;IDs, wiring diagrams, and user manuals.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation.
• Staying current with advancements in industrial automation and control systems.

Position Title: Automation Developer - (RPA)

Job Location : Remote - Clients are from UK

Mandatory (Please read carefully before applying)

Candidates should be eligible for UK Security Clearance

To receive SC clearance, a candidate will need to have been a UK resident for at least five years and haven't travelled outside the country beyond 28days and can undergo the following:

• Completion of BPSS
• A full security questionnaire
• Checks on criminal records, credit and financial history, and Security Service records
• A review of work history, including personal files, staff reports, sick leave returns, and security records

About the Job

We are looking for talented candidates to join and enjoy our global success. Someone who wants to grow in this exciting industry, work on personal growth and make a difference for customers all over the world. If you are passionate, accountable, and work well in teams, you will flourish at this job. Being able to translate between business and IT is critical, making connections and thinking in processes is key for success.

The day-to-day work is comprised of working on projects using cutting-edge technologies like RPA and connected technologies like machine learning, chatbots, and content intelligence tools like ABBYY, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, NICE, etc. both in-house and at our customer's offices (UK mostly NewCastle upon Tyne or Telford). The Work involves meeting with clients and working alongside them both digitally and in person to understand their needs.

Joining our team will provide you a wonderful opportunity to gain a wide and deep experience around automation in multiple platforms and technologies, combined with an understanding of business processes in large enterprise organizations.

This job is perfect for you if you want to:

• Work as an expert in Automation, analyzing, designing, and developing solutions that bring value to our customers
• Provide business and technical support to customers and maintain RPA solutions
• Work on projects for big international companies from various industries and help them automate tedious, repetitive tasks
• Have a real impact on your workplace, contribute with your knowledge and learn new things every day
• Work in a friendly, digital environment where team members from different countries support and help each other
• Use your creative mindset with a realistic view to solve hurdles
• Utilize strong customer-facing skills with a high customer service orientation.
• Work independently, and quickly learn modern technologies
• Have an interesting job where every project is a new adventure

Requirements:

• Communication and networking skills with English at a high level as the working language
• Minimum of 2 years' of experience in working with process automation software like (UiPath, Blue Prism, NICE, Automation Anywhere , etc.)
• Basic knowledge of SQL, HTML, or JavaScript and understanding of object-oriented programming
• Experience in mapping and improving business processes or working methods
• Been part of an Agile team
• Experience in customer-facing positions
• Ability to think logically and analytically with a sharp eye for detail

Qualification:

• IT RPA development certification or experience for at least few months or an IT qualified with 2+ years of RPA experience and training in RPA
• Development knowledge in RPA, C#, .NET, Java or Python
• Basic IT knowledge in Windows or Linux environment
• Working on a virtual, globally distributed team

About PAteam

PAteam ( is a dynamic, fast-growing company, focusing on the extremely disruptive and most exciting field of Robotic Process Automation . At PAteam we work in a rapidly growing team of passionate, honest, and innovative people who like to have fun at what they do while delivering the highest quality possible. We are looking for ambitious professionals who are willing to help us expand our team of fantastic RPA personnel.

PAteam works with most of the leading RPA OEM vendors and currently has relationships with NICE Automation, UiPath automation, and Automation Anywhere. Our customers are mainly in the US, UK, and Europe and we are ever-expanding to newer geographies.

Why Work For PA Team

• Work with Global Teams and Leading Subject Matter Expertise in Automation
• Be Your Own Boss- Driving self-ownership by flexible work hours (no shift policy) and fully remote positions!
• Manage Self Growth with Transparency with our Growth Plans
• Be part of our Global Team Culture and Futuristic HR Policies
• Adapt to a Solutions Mindset

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Develop and deploy automation solutions to enhance production efficiency.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct process capability studies and implement statistical process control (SPC).
• Collaborate with R&D and design teams on new product introduction.
• Manage manufacturing engineering projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to manufacturing staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Design, program, and commission PLC/DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Develop and implement automation strategies for manufacturing processes.
• Integrate robotic systems and advanced control technologies.
• Perform system troubleshooting and provide technical support to clients.
• Develop and maintain electrical/automation documentation, including control schematics and P&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;IDs.
• Ensure automation solutions comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project design and execution.
• Mentor junior automation engineers and provide technical guidance.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial automation and process control engineering.
• Proven experience with major PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with robotic programming and integration is highly desirable.
• Understanding of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for remote collaboration.