Salary guide
Automation Engineer
- Average salary
- £30,000 – £60,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
EngineeringManufacturing
- The UK is a leader in industrial automation in Europe
Other names this job is known by
- Controls Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Design and implement automated systems for manufacturing
- Program and maintain PLCs and robotics
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues
- Collaborate with production teams
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in engineering, robotics, or automation
- Experience in manufacturing or automation
- Programming skills (PLC, robotics)
- Project management skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Engineer
- Automation Lead
- Technical Director
- Consultancy roles
How to get the job
- Study engineering, robotics, or automation
- Complete a degree or apprenticeship
- Gain experience in manufacturing or automation
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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