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Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer (Process) in Leeds

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Role - Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer (Process)

Location - Leeds, Wes Yorkshire

Salary - £55 – 57k + up to 10% annual bonus subject to performance

Hours of work – Monday to Thursday 8-5pm & every Fridays 4pm finish

Other benefits – 5% employer pension + x4 death in service + private health care + 35days annual leave



The client - Market leader in Manufacturing through Process engineering, multi-million-pound turnover business, with significant multi-million-pound CAPEX and related automation investment.



The Role of the Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer:



Due to significant investment and automation activities on a large, world-class manufacturing site, my client are in search for a PLC-biased Electrical Controls & automation Engineer to be based at the Leeds site as the first line automation support.

The electrical and controls automation engineer will be utilising their expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and maintenance to optimize manufacturing processes, all whilst be hands on to provide emergency maintenance support as and when required. You will lead process improvements by collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and enhance plant performance.



Key Responsibilities of Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer:



Work with Programmable systems including HMI, SCADA, Servo Drives, IX developer

Develop and implement projects to drive improvement in manufacturing availability

New installations, including the programming of software

Work with management team to contribute to key improvement projects

Proactive in detecting, reporting, diagnosing and predicting potential or existing software and electronic issues on all equipment

Diagnose and troubleshoot complex machine faults to reduce downtime

Requirements & Qualifications – Electrical Controls Engineer



Hold a NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

Strong background in PLC systems and HMI software

Automation/controls apprentice in several years post qualification within a FMCG environment

Ideally comes from a food/process background would be advantageous

Experience in fault finding on industrial communication networks

Experience with design and modifications of systems

Ability to implement programmes and modify on a range of PLC/SCADA systems

What’s on offer - Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer:



Upto 10% company bonus

Competitive salary of £55-57k

Days based position – perfect if you are looking to move away from shifts

35days annual leave

Candidates who are currently a PLC Engineer, PLC programmer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Technician, Controls Automation Engineer, may be suitable for this position.



ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of , , , marriage and civil partnership, and maternity, , or belief, , and

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Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer (Process) in Leeds

Leeds, UK
Full time

Published on 02/04/2026

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