EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer | Siemens TIA Portal | Automation & Special Purpose Machinery

Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

Are you an EC&I Engineer with strong Siemens TIA Portal experience looking to work on bespoke automation projects within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that designs and delivers specialist automated equipment for customers operating within pharmaceutical, healthcare, research and high-tech industrial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team, working on projects from concept through to commissioning support while remaining primarily office-based.

The Role

As an EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and testing of electrical control systems and PLC software for a range of bespoke machinery and automated systems.

Working closely with mechanical, electrical and project engineering teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for customers across the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop PLC software primarily using Siemens TIA Portal
• Support projects involving Allen Bradley PLC platforms where required
• Design and develop electrical control systems and automation solutions
• Produce functional design specifications and technical documentation
• Configure HMI systems and operator interfaces
• Support electrical design reviews and system integration activities
• Carry out software testing, simulation and validation activities
• Provide technical support throughout project delivery and factory testing
• Work closely with project managers, design engineers and production teams

Requirements

• Previous experience as an EC&I Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer or PLC Software Engineer
• Strong Siemens TIA Portal programming experience
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs would be advantageous
• Knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation and industrial automation
• Experience producing technical documentation and design specifications
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, process industries or special purpose machinery
• HMI and SCADA development experience
• Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols
• HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical, Control Systems or Automation Engineering

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 - £55,000 basic salary
• Office-based engineering role with minimal travel requirements
• Opportunity to work on innovative bespoke machinery and automation projects
• Stable and growing business with a strong order book
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Long-term career progression opportunities

If you're an EC&I Engineer looking for a technically varied role where you can develop automation solutions using Siemens TIA Portal and work on complex engineering projects from concept through to delivery, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed