Senior Automation Engineer
Hunter Savage
Belfast City District · posted 17 August 2026
Location
Belfast City District, Northern Ireland
Category
Engineering
Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Description: We are hiring for our client, a top manufacturing company based in their new office in Belfast, which produces high-quality automation solutions that impact the execution of real-world machinery and processes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a forward-thinking team.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Attractive Salary + competitive benefits
- Flexible/Hybrid Working Hours
- Career Advancement and Continuous Training Opportunities
The Role:
- Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.
- Develop software for bespoke machines and manufacturing systems using Siemens & Allen Bradley.
- Interact with customers to understand and meet technical requirements.
- Assess existing technologies and processes to enhance performance.
- Design and deliver top-tier automation solutions.
- Provide technical support to operations.
- Collaborate with a team and mentor junior engineers.
- Document projects and manage change control.
- Independently manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
The Person:
- Third level qualification in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of industry experience.
- Preferable experience with Rockwell Studio 5000, FT View, Ignition, Siemens TIA Portal/Step7, OSI PI Historian, VBA.
- Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP is advantageous.
- Cisco Networking qualification and/or VMware or equivalent is a plus.
- Familiarity with robotics and safety standards is a bonus.
- Strong knowledge of automation principles and procedures.
- Ambitious, confident, and professional with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
The Rewards:
- Competitive salary + benefits.
- Flexible and hybrid working hours.
- Continuous training and career development opportunities.
- Innovative and creative work environment focused on work/life balance.
- Exposure to a variety of projects in all industry sectors using the latest technology and software.