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Electrical Control & Automation Engineer

Job Title :

Electrical Control & Automation Engineer

Sectors :

Capital Equipment

Job Type :

Electrical Engineer

Job Location :

Liverpool

Contract Type :

Permanent

Salary :

£50000 - £55000 per annum + Excellent Package

REF :

BBBH18783_1787301726

Job Published :

21 August 2026

Electrical, Control & Automation Engineer

Competitive salary & package includng: bonus scheme, life insurance, private medical, EV charging and generous pension

Are you an Automation, Control Systems or EC&I Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement?

We are recruiting for successful, global manufacturer at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Liverpool.

With significant recent investment in automation, you will be supporting a growing range of advanced manufacturing technologies including automated filling systems, high-speed rotary equipment, robotics and automated material handling solutions.

The Role

Working closely with Engineering, Production and Maintenance teams, you will lead automation upgrades, system integration projects, troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives across a highly automated production environment.

You will:

  • Support and develop PLC, HMI, SCADA and control systems across the manufacturing operation
  • Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of automated production equipment
  • Lead automation upgrades and integration of new technologies
  • Provide technical support and root cause analysis for complex plant issues
  • Improve reliability, performance and efficiency of existing systems
  • Collaborate with equipment suppliers, integrators and engineering partners
  • Mentor and coach EC&I Technicians, supporting technical development across the team

Requirements:

We are keen to speak with engineers who combine strong automation expertise with a practical manufacturing mindset.

Experience gained within:

  • Chemical manufacturing
  • Process industries
  • Pharmaceutical production
  • Food & beverage
  • FMCG
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Packaging or automated production environments

Experience/Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing
  • Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, process control and industrial electrical systems
  • Experience supporting automated production lines and robotic systems
  • A structured approach to fault finding and root cause analysis

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join a business who continue to invest heavily in technology, automation and engineering excellence.

You will be joining a company that is:

  • Financially stable and globally recognised
  • Investing heavily in manufacturing technology and automation
  • Committed to continuous improvement and innovation
  • Large enough to provide genuine career progression opportunities
  • Small enough for your contribution to be visible and recognised

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus the option to buy and sell additional days
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced pension with significant employer contributions
  • Green car scheme
  • Free EV charging onsite
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Additional health and wellbeing benefits
  • Ongoing training and professional development

Interested?

If you're an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, EC&I Engineer or Industrial Automation Specialist looking to play a key role in the continued evolution of a highly automated manufacturing facility. Apply Now!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

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