Job Title: Projects and Automation EngineerLocation: Telford (site-based)Shift: Monday to Friday, 08 00 (flexibility required)Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)Benefits: Pension, Career Development, Project Ownership, Smart Factory Initiatives, Flexible Working SupportProjects and Automations Engineer Role Overview:An exciting new opportunity for an experienced engineer to lead automation upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and project delivery across a fast-paced manufacturing site. The successful candidate will drive reliability, digital integration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team, reporting directly to the Senior Site Engineering Manager. Projects and Automation Engineer Key Responsibilities:Lead full-cycle delivery of engineering and automation projects (small upgrades to full line installs)Act as site lead for automation software and systems (Siemens S7, STEP 7, Simatic)Develop and manage a structured software library for automation systemsManage obsolescence of control systems (PLCs, inverters, instrumentation)Perform root cause analysis on performance issues; identify and implement improvement actionsAnalyse maintenance and performance data to improve OEESupport and coach maintenance engineers on best practices and reliability standardsMaintain and update panel risk assessments and improvement plansSupport smart factory software implementation and digital reliability systemsContribute to the development of SOPs ..... full job details .....