Senior Automation Engineer

CSFI About CSFI Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 59,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industrial processing firm is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to drive automation projects throughout the UK. This position is hands-on, emphasizing EICA processes while ensuring safety and reliability in complex environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, proficiency with Allen Bradley and Rockwell PLCs, and a solid understanding of safety systems. Furthermore, the role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000, involvement in multi-site projects, and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term, stable environment

Site exposure

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in automation/controls within a process environment.
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLCs.
• Knowledge of industrial communications like EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/Serial.

Responsibilities

• Support automation and control projects across multiple sites.
• Provide EICA technical support to teams.
• Commission new control systems and processes.

Skills

EICA engineering

PLC fault-finding

SCADA development

Industrial communications

Safety systems knowledge

Education

Degree or apprenticeship in engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Job description

Overview

Location: Liverpool (site-based)

An established industrial processing group is looking to appoint a Senior Automation Engineer to support and deliver automation projects across multiple UK production sites. This is a hands-on role covering automation, control, electrical and instrumentation (EICA), working closely with site teams to improve safety, reliability, and performance across complex process environments.

Salary: up to £70,000

Responsibilities

• Supporting automation and control projects across multiple sites
• Providing EICA technical support to production and maintenance teams
• PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, and LV electrical fault-finding
• Development and modification of process logic and SCADA graphics
• Loop checks, interlock testing, alarm verification, and system diagnostics
• Inspection of installations against design documentation
• Commissioning of new control systems, processes, and equipment
• Participation in HAZOP / SWIFT / LOPA studies
• SIL assessment, validation, and compliance support
• Promoting safe working practices and high engineering standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in automation / controls within a process or heavy industrial environment
• Strong background in EICA engineering
• Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley / Rockwell PLCs
• SCADA / HMI development and fault-finding experience
• Knowledge of industrial communications (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/Serial)
• Experience with drives, instrumentation testing, and diagnostics
• Working knowledge of SIL safety systems
• Degree-qualified or time-served via apprenticeship

Why Apply

• £70k salary ceiling
• Technically hands-on role with real site exposure
• Involvement in multi-site projects
• Long-term, stable industrial environment
• Strong focus on safety and continuous improvement

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