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Automation Engineer (Freelance) - Manufacturing - 12 Month Contract

Posted 1 day ago by Optimus Search

Automation Engineer (Freelance) – Manufacturing – Liverpool 12-month contract | Liverpool (on-site) | Excellent daily rate Optimus Search is recruiting for a high-volume manufacturing site in Liverpool.

The site is investing heavily in automating its production lines and needs an experienced freelance Automation Engineer to drive improvement and upgrade projects.

What you'll do

  • Lead automation projects to improve line efficiency, OEE and reliability
  • Modify, fault-find and optimise PLC/HMI code on live production lines
  • Help integrate new equipment, including robotics and conveyor systems
  • Support MES/data connectivity and Industry 4.0 initiatives

What you'll bring

  • Proven automation engineering experience in FMCG, process or manufacturing
  • Strong Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC skills, plus SCADA/HMI
  • Experience delivering capital projects in a live production environment
  • Good communication skills with production and maintenance teams

What's on offer

an excellent daily rate, a 12-month contract and a site with a strong investment pipeline.

Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Liverpool
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Onsite
Industry:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

Take-Home Pay

Not Available

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