Basildon Salary - Negotiable DOE Monday - Friday days Your new role: Based in South Essex, you will be joining a well-known manufacturing company which specialises in the design, manufacturing, build and installation of automated machinery working in several industries. With a large order book and continuous projects for the next 3-6 years, this is an excellent time to join an ever-expanding business. The company now has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Automation/Control Systems Engineer to join their manufacturing team. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for delivering automation and control systems throughout the project life cycle, from requirements capture and system design through to implementation, commissioning, and ongoing support. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Lead the development and delivery of automation and control systems from concept through to commissioning and customer handover Work with electrical design engineers to develop machine control philosophies, electrical architectures, and overall system designs Specify, develop, test, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, functional safety, motion control, vision, and associated software applications Produce and maintain technical documentation including functional specifications, control philosophies, software documentation, and commissioning records Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), machine installation, and commissioning activities both in-house and at ..... full job details .....