Controls and Automation Engineer Location: LiverpoolSalary: Circa £55,000Permanent Full Time Flexible Day Shift 40 hours per weekSector: Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food Manufacturing or Process ManufacturingTechnical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Controls and Automation Engineer to join our client''s Liverpool Fluids site. This is a project-focused engineering role rather than a routine maintenance position, with a strong emphasis on controls, automation, systems integration and manufacturing improvement.As the site''s dedicated Controls and Automation Engineer, you will take ownership of controls and automation projects, support production and help shape the site''s automation capability as the business continues to invest in new technology and manufacturing systems.You will work across PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, process control and MES, connecting plant-level controls with the wider manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities Take technical ownership of control, automation and instrumentation systems, with a main focus on controls and automation.Provide technical support across PLC, SCADA, MES, process control and instrumentation systems.Identify root causes of technical issues and implement sustainable solutions.Manage engineering improvement projects from concept and CAPEX through equipment selection, installation support, commissioning and handover.Review technical designs, specifications and drawings.Support powder-blending and pilot-plant ..... full job details .....