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.