Automation Engineer An exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to work on high-speed, custom-built special purpose machinery, supporting projects from concept through to installation and commissioning at customer sites worldwide. This is a hands-on role covering PLC, HMI, motion control and safety systems, with a strong focus on Siemens S7 and/or Rockwell ControlLogix platforms. You''ll take ownership of automation solutions end-to-end, from control strategy and software development through to commissioning and final handover. The role involves close collaboration with electrical design, manufacturing, and service teams, as well as regular interaction with customers. Intermittent international travel is required (approximately 4-5 trips per year) to support installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Key Responsibilities Develop PLC, HMI and motion control software for special-purpose machinery Produce control plans, specifications, and FAT documentation Support manufacturing, engineering queries, and quality issues Carry out installation, commissioning, and fault-finding at customer sites Provide remote programming and commissioning support when required Key Requirements Strong experience with electrical control systems for special-purpose machinery PLC programming experience (Siemens S7 and/or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley) Motion control and servo systems experience Safety PLC design and commissioning experience Knowledge of safety equipment and relevant ..... full job details .....