Automation & Reliability Engineer – Manufacturing / Automation / Controls

My client is an established Tier 1 automotive, and they are seeking an Automation & Reliability Engineer to join our advanced manufacturing facility in Telford. This role focuses on improving equipment reliability, automation performance, and predictive maintenance systems within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.

Telford, UK | Permanent | Double Days | 37.5 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Implement predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring systems
• Lead root cause analysis to reduce equipment downtime
• Support automation, PLC control systems, and manufacturing equipment improvements
• Use CMMS and maintenance data analytics to drive reliability improvements
• Lead and support continuous improvement (CI) projects in Manufacturing Engineering
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to optimise performance

Skills & Experience

• Experience in automation engineering, reliability engineering, or controls engineering
• Background in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial automation environments
• Knowledge of PLC systems, automation equipment, and predictive maintenance technologies
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience with CMMS / maintenance management systems
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred

Current or recent roles will include controls engineer, tpm engineer, maintenance project engineer, ppm maintenance engineer, PLC programmer, automation engineer, controls engineer

The Return

• Work for a global automotive manufacturer
• Competitive remuneration to include salary over £52,500
• Opportunity to develop expertise in advanced automation and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Career growth within a highly automated manufacturing environment

Apply now to join our engineering team in Telford and help drive the future of automation and reliability engineering.

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