Senior Automation Engineer

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Frankland Automation Full time

Senior Automation Engineer Location: Fully remote within the UK
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 fixed + bonus (£5K - £10K) + benefits (detailed below)
Travel: Approx. 35–40% annually (UK & occasional EU travel)
Contract: Permanent, full-time employment.
Sponsorship available: We're representing a globally recognised automation and information solutions business with operations across the US, Asia, and Europe. The company partners with leading organisations across more than 15 market sectors — including Life Sciences, Data Centres, Medical Devices, and Food & Beverage — delivering innovative and platform-independent automation solutions.
With a strong European presence and continued growth across the UK and Ireland, this role offers the opportunity to join a world-class engineering team that values long-term relationships, independence, and technical excellence.
This position offers the chance to work on diverse, customer-driven automation projects across multiple industries. You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle — from design through implementation and commissioning — using technologies such as PLCs, DCS, SCADA, MES, and historian systems.
The role suits a hands-on engineer who enjoys technical challenge, client interaction, and seeing projects through from concept to completion.
Design and develop control system software for PLC, DCS, SCADA, MES, and historian platforms.
Design and test electrical control panels to meet compliance and safety standards.
Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Lead site commissioning activities for both software and hardware components.
Collaborate with project teams to ensure high-quality, compliant automation solutions.
Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation or control systems.
Strong programming experience with PLC/DCS platforms and SCADA configuration.
Familiarity with validation protocols and quality standards within regulated industries.
Degree in Electrical, Automation, or related Engineering discipline.
Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland, and occasionally Europe (approx. Compensation & Benefits
~ Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
~ Health insurance – from day one
~25 days' holiday plus public holidays
~ Pension plan
~ Employee referral bonus
~ Per diem and travel expenses covered while on-site
~ Performance/profit bonus after 24 months (paid bi-annually)

This is a chance to join a respected global automation organisation known for its technical independence and collaborative culture. You'll gain exposure to leading technologies, work across multiple industries, and be part of a business that values growth, flexibility, and long-term development.



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