Senior Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a specialist manufacturing and systems integration business based in Armagh, who wish to recruit a Senior Automation Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team delivering complex automation projects across a range of industries. The successful Senior Automation Engineer will play a key role in designing, programming, and commissioning automation solutions, while supporting business growth and innovation.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Attractive salary package – up to £70,000

2. Armagh-based role with varied projects across multiple sectors

3. Highly respected and established business with strong career opportunities

The Role:

• Design, programme, and commission PLC and HMI systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley etc)

• Develop SCADA solutions (WinCC Unified, Ignition, RSView etc)

• Work with Drives, Inverters, and Safety systems

• Integrate industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, etc)

• Support commissioning on client sites

The Person:

• Degree or HND in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (or similar)

• Proven experience as an Automation Engineer with strong PLC, HMI, and SCADA expertise

• Track record of delivering automation projects from design through to commissioning

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience

• Diverse, high-value projects across a wide range of industries

• Continuous professional developmen

• Supportive culture with opportunities for long-term career growth

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:
For further information, and to apply for this Senior Automation Engineer job, please contact Dominic Heron. Visit our website for a full list of engineering opportunities. Expert, confidential recruitment advice. Salary is usually negotiable, salary details listed are to be used as a guide and are based on factors such as your experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.